2008
DOI: 10.1590/s0034-71672008000400014
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Radioterapia: percepção de mulheres com câncer cérvico-uterino

Abstract: This is a qualitiative study that aimed to know the perception of women with uterine-cervical cancer on the radiotherapy, describing the physical and daily alterations they suffered and evidencing the their coping to face these adversities and their expectations about the treatment. 20 women in a specialized hospital had been interviewed, located in the city of Teresina-PI. The results showed that they perceive the radiotherapy as a good treatment, although the fear ahead of the stranger and the limitations in… Show more

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“…For these women, the presence of the sexual partner is highly important when it comes to creating a healthy environment where they can feel integrated into the family context (17) . It is believed, therefore, to be of great importance that health professionals understand the role of the family, especially the spouse or partner, as providers of affection and physical, emotional and social support, essential for a good quality of life, and act together with family members in order to provide better assistance to women with cancer.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For these women, the presence of the sexual partner is highly important when it comes to creating a healthy environment where they can feel integrated into the family context (17) . It is believed, therefore, to be of great importance that health professionals understand the role of the family, especially the spouse or partner, as providers of affection and physical, emotional and social support, essential for a good quality of life, and act together with family members in order to provide better assistance to women with cancer.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Assim, ela passa a sentir que sua doença está sob controle, o que a torna mais confiante em relação ao tratamento e consequentemente à cura. 15 Nesse sentido, uma perspectiva espiritual pode contribuir para uma atenção integral no cuidado de mulheres com câncer. É importante explorar a espiritualidade como uma ferramenta para melhor enfrentamento e significado de sua doença e promover o seu desenvolvimento espiritual para alcançar um estado ótimo de bem-estar.…”
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“…A abordagem odontológica preliminar dos pacientes deve levantar a história médica dos mesmos, procurando informações mais detalhadas acerca do tumor presente e sobre o tratamento oncológico que será realizado, bem como sobre qual será a medicação prescrita, a dose de radiação empregada e o período de duração das sessões de radioterapia, entre outros dados. Baseado nesse levantamento deve-se realizar um planejamento visando adequação do meio bucal dos pacientes cancerosos, no intuito de minimizar eventuais complicações orais indesejáveis oriundas do tratamento antineoplásico 8,28,23,30,31,37,49,[55][56][57][58][59] .…”
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