Loss, adaptation and new directions: The impact of arm morbidity on leisure activities following breast cancer

Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema in Hispanic Women: A Phenomenological Study

“…This study provides insight into the lived experience of Hispanic women with BCRL. Two themes, “sense of loss” and “resignation to the new self,” are similar to two of the three themes (i.e., a sense of loss and adaptation) identified in the study of Canadian women with BCRL conducted by Thomas et al (2015). Unlike the Canadian women, who focused on new directions, the Hispanic women in this study expressed a perceived lack of communication from their health care provider within the theme not knowing.…”

“…In addition, negative social impact such as isolation, social withdrawal, and decreased QOL have been reported (Panobianco et al, 2014; Pusic et al, 2013; Shigaki et al, 2013). Loss of sexual intimacy has also been noted (Panobianco et al, 2014; Radina, Fu, Horstman, & Kang, 2015; Thomas et al, 2015; Winch et al, 2015). In their systematic review of 23 studies, Fu et al (2013) noted the psychological affect physical and psychological factors have on women dealing with BCRL.…”

Work, daily activities and leisure after cancer

“…Changes in leisure activities following cancer have largely focussed on physical activity and exercise (Charlier et al, 2012; Kim et al, 2021; Miedema et al, 2008; Thomas et al, 2015; van Nieuwenhuizen et al, 2018; Wang et al, 2015). A single study in breast cancer found return to physical activity was dependent on treatment characteristics, psychological functioning, illness perceptions, social support and coping (Charlier et al, 2012).…”

“…Some cancer survivors attach less value to work after diagnosis (Chow et al, 2014; Kiasuwa Mbengi et al, 2016; Stergiou‐Kita et al, 2014; Wells et al, 2013) and may reduce paid work to increase leisure activities such as spending time with family and friends (Chow et al, 2014). For other cancer survivors, the same factors that limit participation in paid work, such as physical side effects of treatment, also impact participation in activities such as unpaid work, other daily activities and leisure (Miedema et al, 2008; Thomas et al, 2015; van Nieuwenhuizen et al, 2018). A single study has previously examined how time is allocated between paid work, unpaid work, passive leisure and physical leisure among cancer survivors and found no significant long‐term effect on time allocation; however, this study was limited to women with breast or skin cancer (Gao et al, 2020).…”

Η Ζωή Στο Μεταίχμιο

“…Υπό αυτή την έννοια, η εμπειρία των σωματικών συμπτωμάτων συνοδεύεται από τη διαμόρφωση της αίσθησης αναπηρίας και μπορεί να μεταβάλει συνολικά την ταυτότητα των γυναικών (Thomas-McLean et al, 2009. Thomas-McLean & Miedema, 2005. Thomas et al, 2015.…”