Social Support Provided to Women  Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment: A Study Review

Fernandes, Ana Fátima Carvalho; Cruz, Amanda; Moreira, Camila Brasil; Santos, Míria Conceição Lavinas; Silva, Tiago

doi:10.4236/abcr.2014.32007

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“…Researches suggests that problems with sexual functioning are common in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. (11,21,22) Studies on the quality of life related to health encompass both clinical morbidity caused directly by the disease state, as the influences of disease and treatments on daily activities and satisfaction with life. Intervention strategies can be formulated by evaluating aspects of quality of life related to health, in order to minimize the effects of the disease of progressive character, and improve aspects of quality of life.…”

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Qualidade de vida em mulheres com neoplasias de mama em quimioterapia

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Objective: This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out in a specialized institution, comprising 145 women. Two standardized questionnaires for health-related quality translated and validated for the Portuguese language were used. The scores manual of the EORTC was used to calculate the domain scores of the questionnaires. Results: According to the first questionnaire, the emotional function was the most affected. The treatment causes financial difficulties for most patients (mean = 41.83). The symptoms with the highest scores were Insomnia (37.93), Fatigue (36.01) and Loss of Appetite (33.56). According to the Quality of Life Questionnaire − Breast Cancer 23, the mean score for Side effects was 50.07, meaning that many women experience side effects of chemotherapy, and impaired sexual satisfaction. Conclusion: Women with breast cancer showed changes in the following domains: financial, emotional, sexual satisfaction and future prospects. The most frequently mentioned symptoms were fatigue, insomnia and loss of appetite. ResumoObjetivo: Conhecer a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de mulheres com câncer de mama em tratamento quimioterápico. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado em instituição especializada, não qual foram incluídas 145 mulheres. Foram utilizados dois questionários padronizados de qualidade relacionada à saúde, traduzidos e validados para a lingua portuguêsa. Utilizou-se o Manual dos Escores da EORTC para calcular os escores dos domínios dos questionários. Resultados: Segundo o primeiro questionário, a função mais afetada foi a emocional. O tratamento provoca dificuldade financeira na maioria das pacientes (média = 41,83). Os sintomas com os maiores escores foram Insônia (37,93), Fadiga (36,01) e Perda de apetite (33,56). Segundo o instrumento Quality of Life Questionnaire − Breast Cancer 23, o escore Efeitos Colaterais teve média de 50,07, significando que muitas mulheres apresentam efeitos colaterais da quimioterapia e satisfação sexual prejudicada. Conclusão: Mulheres com câncer de mama apresentaram alterações nos domínios emocional, financeiro, de satisfação sexual e nas perspectivas futuras. Os sintomas mais mencionados foram fadiga, insônia e perda de apetite.

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“…The best quality of life was detected in the emotional domain. It is noticed that the studies have shown conflicting results [10,11]. In this situation, reaffirms the need and relevance of assessing the individual thinking in one and not the collectivity because the being must be evaluated in the context in which is inserted, taking into account their needs, the variables involved in their lives and their daily lives.…”

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“…Some authors have stated that regardless of the time of surgery, in some domains, women suffer due to the effects of the disease and its treatment [11]. While others, counter that the quality of life can improve as the side effects of therapy are controlled or avoided, and gives importance to knowledge and adherence about complementary therapies, which have helped in coping and treatment of the disease [11].…”

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“…Despite major advances, therapy is still aggressive and has many negative effects on the quality of life of women, and commits their physical and emotional functions, body image, its prospects [7,8,9], their everyday life and social activities [9], significantly affecting the very quality of life [10,11,12]. The local therapy treats the tumor, is performed through adjuvant surgery, is performed after the patient is subjected (chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or targeted therapy) to prevent the recurrence of the disease and neoadjuvant is performed to allow a less invasive surgery, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy [12].…”

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Repercussions of therapy for breast cancer on woman’s quality of life

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Objective: Despite the great advances, the treatment of breast cancer is still aggressive and has implications that affect the quality of life of women, so we intend to evaluate the treatment repercussions for breast cancer in the quality of life of women.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, performed in a philanthropic hospital with a sample of 170 women. A characterization instrument of the subject and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast was used to evaluate the quality of life. The Shapiro-Wilk, Kruskal Wallis H, Linear Correlation of Pearson and Spearman tests were used for analysis. The error margin was 5% and confidence interval 95%.Results: Among the therapies, surgery was the one that most affected the quality of life of women, and the Functional Domain, the more committed. Conclusion:The assistance to woman's health should be of excellence and focus on the best quality of life of women.

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“…Emotional support is the most beneficial in the adjustment of women with breast cancer, generating opportunities for them to express feelings and favouring treatment adherence. Spouse has been found out the most important emotional support and the main source of instrumental support [12].…”

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Level of Adherence to Cytotoxic Drugs by Breast Cancer Patients’ in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital

Popoola¹,

Makanjuola²,

Anthonia³

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Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in women and adjuvant combination chemotherapy has been shown to reduce mortality from this disease. Adherence to medical treatment is a multifaceted issue that can substantially alter the outcomes of therapy. Patient non-adherence to chemotherapy is the ultimate barrier to the treatment effectiveness. Objective: This study was carried out to determine the relationship between cancer chemotherapy adherence and breast cancer staging, patient's perception of cancer care and patient's socio-demographic characteristics. Material and method: This was a cross sectional study selection of respondents and was based on simple random sampling technique, 184 patients were interviewed and data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire to obtain socio-demographic data, adherence data, and facility-related information. Results: There was a significant association between marital status and non-adherence (P = 0.013). Both separated and single subjects had higher proportion of non-adherence compared with married subjects. Analysis of perception of chemotherapy care revealed a significant association between the satisfaction score and non-adherence, with non-adherent patients showing higher scores or being less satisfied. The quality of service (P = 0.0052); rating of needs been met (P = 0.0079); rating on whether the services helped the subject (P = 0.0405); rating on the general satisfaction of the services provided (P = 0.0115); and rating on whether subject would seek help again (P = 0.0320) all had a significant association with non-adherence. Conclusion: The awareness of oncologist and patient of the problem of nonadherence and communication regarding the importance of adherence to therapy may improve health outcomes. * Corresponding author. P. Abiodun et al.384

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Social Support Provided to Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment: A Study Review

Cited by 13 publications

References 23 publications

Qualidade de vida em mulheres com neoplasias de mama em quimioterapia

Qualidade de vida em mulheres com neoplasias de mama em quimioterapia

Repercussions of therapy for breast cancer on woman’s quality of life

Level of Adherence to Cytotoxic Drugs by Breast Cancer Patients’ in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital

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