Stress and coping in women with breast cancer: unravelling the mechanisms to improve resilience

M Borgi, B Collacchi, E Ortona, F Cirulli - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2020 - Elsevier
Breast cancer diagnosis, surgery, adjuvant therapies and survivorship can all be extremely
stressful. In women, concerns about body image are common as a result of the disease and …

Factors associated with health-related quality of life in women with breast cancer in the Middle East: a systematic review

R El Haidari, LA Abbas, V Nerich, A Anota - Cancers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Objectives: The aim of the present systematic review was to identify the factors that
potentially influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with breast cancer (BC) …

[HTML][HTML] Life situations of Swedish women after mastectomy due to breast cancer: A qualitative study

PC Lundberg, N Phoosuwan - European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose Breast cancer is a significant health issue all around the world and the most
frequent type of cancer among Swedish women. The aim of this study was to explore and …

[HTML][HTML] The effect on quality of life and body image of mastectomy among breast cancer survivors

KE Türk, M Yılmaz - European journal of breast health, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective The objective of the present study was to determine effect on quality of life (QoL)
and body image level following mastectomy among breast cancer (BC) survivors. Materials …

[HTML][HTML] Coping strategies and experiences in women with a primary breast cancer diagnosis

S Hajian, E Mehrabi, M Simbar… - Asian Pacific journal of …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Women with breast cancer experience problems in multiple aspects of their
lives, but applying effective strategies can result in enhancing their quality of life and their …

The impact of mastectomy on Iranian women sexuality and body image: a systematic review of qualitative studies

S Alinejad Mofrad, R Fernandez, H Lord… - Supportive Care in …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose Mastectomy in women is perceived as losing feminine identity and reducing sexual
attraction. The aim of this review is to explore the perception and impacts of mastectomy on …

[HTML][HTML] Post-traumatic growth: a qualitative analysis of experiences regarding positive psychological changes among Iranian women with breast cancer

E Mehrabi, S Hajian, M Simbar, M Houshyari… - Electronic …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach was selected to explore the
experiences of Iranian women with PTG. Data were gathered using semi-structured, in …

[HTML][HTML] Symptom clusters in women with breast cancer during the first 18 months of adjuvant therapy

H Li, SM Sereika, AL Marsland, YP Conley… - Journal of Pain and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Context Women with breast cancer treated with aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy experience
multiple concurrent symptoms or symptom clusters. Understanding of the symptom …

[HTML][HTML] Changed body image as perceived by Jordanian women undergoing breast cancer treatment

RY Alhusban - Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women worldwide. The
purpose of this study was to generate an understanding of women's perceptions of changes …

Body image among adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer: A scoping review

MF Vani, KM Lucibello, L Trinh, D Santa Mina… - Psycho …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Cancer and treatment can produce temporary or permanent body changes, which
may affect the body image (BI) of adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer …