Background The number of breast cancer survivors has increased since 1990 due to
advances in biomedical technology that lead to an increase in early diagnosis and …

Aims The aim of this study was to explore breast cancer patients' experiences during
survivorship. Particular attention is given to the role of specialist breast care nurses in …

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 …

Background Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women worldwide and it is
found to be increasing. Breast cancer survivors are threatened with various problems due to …

OBJECTIVES: To present an update of the evidence on psychosocial responses and factors
that contribute to psychosocial functioning and quality of life (QOL) in breast cancer …

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

Purpose Advances in breast cancer care have led to a high rate of survivorship. This meta-
review (systematic review of reviews) assesses and synthesises the voluminous qualitative …

Background As the number of breast cancer survivors continues to rise, Western populations
become more ethnically and socially diverse and healthcare resources become ever-more …

Despite the fact that more breast cancer survivors are currently enjoying longer lifespans,
there remains limited knowledge about the factors and issues that are of greatest …

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 …