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 …

Purpose Individuals diagnosed with cancer have been shown to interpret the term “cancer
survivor” differently and this may have implications for how they cope with their illness. This …

Background Qualitative research on cancer patients' survivor-identity and lived experiences
in low-and middle-income countries is scarce. Our study aimed at exploring the concept and …

Purpose: To improve understanding of how people diagnosed with cancer perceive the term
“cancer survivor” and what influences those perceptions. Design: Patients' reactions to the …

Background Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanics/Latinos. Thus,
understanding health-related quality of life (HRQOL) needs among this diverse racial/ethnic …

This study closely examines 51 breast cancer narratives Latina and Spanish women wrote
for other patients to illuminate how they conceptualize their health, with insights for …

The present study focused on the dynamics and factors underpinning domestic abuse (DA)
survivors' decisions to end the abusive relationship. The experiences and opinions of 12 …

Objective: To analyze the social representations of chemotherapy and the experiences built
by people with cancer. Method: Descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data …

Medical innovations have created a future of survivorship for many groups of people with a
variety of conditions that were previously untreatable or untreated. This has led not only to …

Objective: To analyze the social representations of chemotherapy and the experiences built
by people with cancer. Method: Descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data …