Women's stories of living with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative evidence

A Smit, BJ Coetzee, R Roomaney, M Bradshaw… - Social Science & …, 2019 - Elsevier
Rationale Globally, breast cancer is by far the most frequently occurring cancer amongst
women. Whilst the physical consequences of the disease and associated treatments are …

Breast cancer survivors: information and support after treatment

M Cappiello, RS Cunningham… - Clinical nursing …, 2007 - journals.sagepub.com
Women living with and beyond breast cancer have special health care needs. Persistent
physical and psychological symptoms such as fatigue, pain, sleep disturbances, and fear of …

Renegotiating sexuality and intimacy in the context of cancer: the experiences of carers

E Gilbert, JM Ussher, J Perz - Archives of sexual behavior, 2010 - Springer
There is a growing body of evidence to show that cancer can result in dramatic changes in
sexuality, sexual functioning, and intimate couple relationships, with significant implications …

The absent breast: speaking of the mastectomied body

L Manderson, L Stirling - Feminism & Psychology, 2007 - journals.sagepub.com
Worldwide, approximately 1 in 11 women have breast cancer at some time in their lifetime.
The majority are successfully treated with surgery, then radiotherapy and/or chemo-therapy …

Latina breast cancer survivors' lived experiences: diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.

LP Buki, DM Garcés, M Hinestrosa… - Cultural diversity and …, 2008 - psycnet.apa.org
Latina breast cancer survivors are not benefiting from advances in psychosocial
interventions. Despite their greater breast cancer burden, there is a dearth of information …

Needs assessment of cancer survivors in Connecticut

M Tish Knobf, LM Ferrucci, B Cartmel, BA Jones… - Journal of Cancer …, 2012 - Springer
Introduction There are knowledge gaps regarding the needs of cancer survivors in
Connecticut and their utilization of supportive services. Methods A convenience sample of …

Before the teaching begins: Managing patient anxiety prior to providing education

PL Stephenson - Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2006 - search.proquest.com
Patients experiencing cancer also can experience anxiety. Moderate to severe levels of
anxiety can interfere with patients' ability to concentrate and comprehend new information …

When the treatment stops: A qualitative study of life post breast cancer treatment

N Powers, J Gullifer, R Shaw - Journal of Health Psychology, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Public attention focuses on breast cancer treatment and fundraising; however, there is
limited discussion about life post-treatment. Once treatment is complete, there can be …

Results of a multi‐componential psychosocial intervention programme for women with early‐stage breast cancer in Spain: quality of life and mental adjustment

D Manos, J Sebastián, N Mateos… - European Journal of …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The effectiveness of a structured psychosocial intervention for women with breast cancer
was studied in relation to a control group. The study was conducted in a hospital setting in …

“Coming to grips” with chemotherapy-induced premature menopause

MT Knobf - Health Care for Women International, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer has significantly improved survival outcomes
but is associated with ovarian toxicity, resulting in early menopause for many …