‘Making the best of it’: Chinese women’s experiences of adjusting to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Fu, Mei R.; Xu, Bo; Liu, Yang; Haber, Judith

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04647.x

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“…Por último, el tratamiento con quimioterapia afecta la vida de toda la familia, lo que también es señalado por otros autores quienes reconocen al cáncer como una enfermedad familiar en donde las preocupaciones de los pacientes son compartidas por el cónyuge y otros miembros de la familia generándose diferentes ajustes y cambios de roles al interior de esta (24,35,36).…”

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Living with Cancer: An Experience of Profound Changes Brought on by Chemotherapy

Jaman-Mewes

Rivera

2014

Aquichan

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Objetivo: develar las experiencias de mujeres chilenas con cáncer en tratamiento con quimioterapia. Materiales y método: estudio de investigación cualitativa fenomenológica según el pensamiento filosófico de Martín Heidegger. Se entrevistaron en profundidad a 10 mujeres entre 45 y 64 años, con diferentes diagnósticos de cáncer en tratamiento con quimioterapia. El análisis se realizó basado en el método de Streubert y Carpenter, triangulando con un investigador experto. Resultados: la experiencia de vivir con cáncer y con quimio- terapia significa estar “viviendo con un tratamiento que provoca cambios profundos en la vida de las mujeres”, siendo esta una categoría comprensiva esencial del estudio que contiene cuatro unidades de significados: 1) cambios en todas las dimensiones del “ser” de las mujeres tanto a nivel corporal como emocional y espiritual; 2) cambios en el “ser-sí-misma”: antes y durante la quimioterapia; 3) cambios de “ser” en el mundo; 4) cambios en la familia. Conclusiones: la comprensión en profundidad de lo vivido por las mujeres de este estudio confirma lo publicado en la literatura, y se constituye en un saber comprensivo que puede servir de guía para realizar cuidados de enfermería oncológicos humanos y personalizados basados en las necesidades de cada persona.

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Living with Cancer: An Experience of Profound Changes Brought on by Chemotherapy

Jaman-Mewes

Rivera

2014

Aquichan

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“…Many studies have been reported the emotional changes when a cancer diagnosis is confirmed (Ching et al, 2009;Fu et al, 2008). Fu et al (2008) reported that Chinese women with breast cancer tend to try "making the best of it" (p.155); they would typically face the reality, take an active part in the cancer treatment, and sustain an optimistic spirit.…”

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“…Fu et al (2008) reported that Chinese women with breast cancer tend to try "making the best of it" (p.155); they would typically face the reality, take an active part in the cancer treatment, and sustain an optimistic spirit. Participants in our study also demonstrated similar pattern.…”

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Living with Cancer: The Experiences of Chinese Canadian Cancer Survivors

Lee¹,

Pilkington²,

2014

IJPS

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The purpose of this study was to understand the experience, informational and psychosocial needs of Chinese immigrants in Canada who are survivors of breast cancer through individual interviews. A phenomenological approach was used. Eleven Mandarin-speaking Chinese were recruited and interviewed in Toronto, Canada. The interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using Colaizzi's methodology. Seven themes emerged: a) miscommunication between healthcare professionals and participants, b) dissatisfaction with medical professionals, c) lack of cancer related information, d) financial hardship related to cancer medications and living expense, e) emotional changes related to the diagnosis of cancer, f) the dramatic change in lifestyle, and g) the comprehensive support from spouse, family and friends. The result of the study can enhance healthcare providers' understanding of the experience of Chinese Canadian breast cancer survivors and their informational and psychosocial needs. Appropriate intervention strategies in caring cancer patients should be developed.

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“…Most of these patients experience a sense of imminent death and being close to death, therefore, nowadays death anxiety is one of the main psychological factors among the patients with cancer. Even in types of cancers, which have an effective treatment, the patients consider a cancer diagnosis to be equivalent to death due to limited information regarding their disease (4). Despite the medical advances, development of cancer treatments, and also an increasing number of cancer survivors, this disorder causes severe affliction and deep fear in the individual.…”

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New Care Recommendations for Offering Health Care Services to Cancer Patients

Alizadeh

Komasi

Soroush

2017

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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‘Making the best of it’: Chinese women’s experiences of adjusting to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Abstract: Our findings have implications for healthcare professionals also in countries with Chinese migrants, and could be used as a basis for information and emotional and social support interventions as these can be effective in promoting adjustment to breast cancer.

Cited by 61 publications

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Living with Cancer: An Experience of Profound Changes Brought on by Chemotherapy

Living with Cancer: An Experience of Profound Changes Brought on by Chemotherapy

Living with Cancer: The Experiences of Chinese Canadian Cancer Survivors

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