Conclusions Surviving breast cancer evokes many feelings and concerns for the women
and those around them. By identifying, acknowledging, and addressing these feelings and …

The purpose of this study was to explore the daily lived experience of women who have
survived breast cancer beyond 5 years without recurrence. A qualitative descriptive …

This article explores long-term survivorship (5 years or longer) through focus group
discussions with women who have experienced breast cancer. The data revealed four major …

With 5-year cancer survival rates increasing and breast cancer appearing in one of eight
women in the United States, health-care providers need to become aware of issues common …

Abstract Purpose/Objectives: To develop a substantive theory of the process of breast
cancer survivorship. Research Approach: Grounded theory. Setting: A LISTSERV …

The evolving meaning of cancer for long-term survivors of breast cancer. - Abstract - Europe
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Objectives To provide an overview of the concerns and needs of breast cancer survivors and
describe approaches to quality patient-centered breast cancer survivorship care. Data …

SHRUGGING OFF her mink coat, Meredith Powers settled into the comfortable chair in my
office. A 40-yearold single woman, she had completed her active treatment for stage II breast …

Background: Women who have survived breast cancer for 5 years without recurrence are
not subject to active follow-up because of limited resources. Their life experiences more than …

Much research exists on quality of life issues with breast cancer survivors. However, there
has been little done on the waiting experience itself, and on the experience of follow-up from …