Body Image of Women with Breast Cancer After Mastectomy: A Qualitative Research

Koçan, Sema; Gürsoy, Ayla

doi:10.5152/tjbh.2016.2913

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“…We interpret this result as a positive coping strategy observed in the post‐surgery group. These results suggest a tendency that is opposed to that described by Turkish authors who claimed that the removal of the breast reduces women's self‐esteem and may result in attempts to hide this loss by modifying the way they dress, wearing loose‐fitting clothes, and therefore, less significantly manifesting their femininity . Perhaps these differences result from sociocultural conditions.…”

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“…We found that cancer survivors compared with the control group, scored significantly lover for BS-Q in body acceptance (A scale) and experiencing intimacy (M scale), however, what is interesting is that the treated group scored significantly higher in manifesting femininity that is opposed to that described by Turkish authors who claimed that the removal of the breast reduces women's self-esteem and may result in attempts to hide this loss by modifying the way they dress, wearing loose-fitting clothes, and therefore, less significantly manifesting their femininity. 34 Perhaps these differences result from sociocultural conditions. In our study, the treated group scored significantly higher than the control group for manageability.…”

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Exploring the relationship between the body self and the sense of coherence in women after surgical treatment for breast cancer

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Objective Analysis of the relationship between the body self (BS) and the sense of coherence (SOC) in women after breast surgery due to cancer in comparison with a control group. Methods A cross‐sectional study in a group of 78 women using the body–self questionnaire (BS‐Q), and the life orientation questionnaire (SOC‐29). Statistics based on the IBM SPSS v.25. Results Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) has shown significant differences based on groups in experiencing intimacy, manifesting femininity, body acceptance, and manageability. In particular, manifesting femininity and body acceptance showed a big effect size (0.30 < partial ɳ2 < 0.32). Correlation analysis between the BS‐Q and SOC‐29 subscales and Fisher's r to z transformation determines that the differences between groups were significant in favour of healthy women in two sets of variables: experiencing intimacy/meaningfulness and attitude to food and weight/manageability. Conclusions Breast cancer survivors are at greater risk of developing decreased body acceptance and problems in intimacy, and have less correlation than the healthy control group between manageability and meaningfulness with an appropriate attitude to food and intimate relationship with their partner, respectively. A higher manifestation of femininity in the treated group can be considered a positive but socioculturally conditioned coping strategy.

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“…Furthermore, it is not clear how medical providers are assessing FCR or are providing support to women experiencing FCR. The majority of quantitative studies have examined predictors or variables associated with FCR (Crist & Grunfeld, ; Fang et al, ; Simard et al, ), and qualitative studies have focused primarily on body image issues after mastectomy (Chuang, Hsu, Yin, & Shu, ; Koçan & Gürsoy, ), coping strategies (De Vries et al, ; Thewes, Lebel, Leclair, & Butow, ), the specific content of FCR (Thewes et al, ), potential hallmarks of clinical FCR (Mutsaers et al, ) or psychological adjustments to breast cancer (Brandão, Schulz, & Matos, ; Fu, Xu, Liu, & Haber, ; Stanton & Bower, ) rather than specifically exploring the cultural impacts on FCR. The experiences of FCR have been studied extensively in the literature.…”

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A qualitative exploration of the fear of recurrence among Taiwanese breast cancer survivors

2019

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Objective Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most commonly reported problem and unmet need among breast cancer survivors. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experience of recurrence fears among Taiwanese breast cancer survivors. Methods Three focus groups were included in this study. A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 11 recurrence‐free women at least 20 years of age from southern Taiwan who were diagnosed with breast cancer within the previous 2 years. Data were analysed and interpreted using content analysis. Results Three themes reflecting the experience of FCR were extracted from the transcript analyses: “Trapped in insecurity,” “Suffering in silence,” and “Pretending as if nothing happened.” Participants endured a complex set of circumstances akin to silently walking the survival tightrope. Breast cancer survivors were still insecure and suffering, rather than celebrating survival, after the completion of treatment. Fear of cancer recurrence silently dominated their lives. Conclusions An avoidance mindset and an unspoken FCR leave survivors insecure, resulting in a silent survival journey. These difficult thoughts and feelings that may impact the reconstruction of post‐cancer life should be acknowledged. The development of appropriate survivorship care programs and emotional resilience regarding recurrence is needed for Taiwanese breast cancer survivors.

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“…It was also seen as a crisis [16]. Kocan and Gursoy in their study stated that women with breast cancer and undergone mastectomy experienced the negative effect of this life crisis on their sex lives [17]. In contrast, the study showed breast cancer women wanted to present stronger for their family, so they try to hide their disease from their children or husband [18,19].…”

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“…It also negatively affects social activities and intellectual relaxation. Additionally, these patients cannot participate in routine social activities, and the new roles make the patients more dependent and less able to support others [7][8][9].…”

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Post-Diagnosis Experience of Iraqi Women with Breast Cancer: A Phenomenological Study

Piro¹

2019

Gynecol Obstet

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Aim: The researcher in the present study aimed to investigate the patients' experiences who suffered from breast cancer. Since few studies have been conducted in Kurdistan in Iraq, and the experiences of patients have not been studied, by gaining insight into and awareness of these hurtful people, the world can be seen from their point of view. Material and Methods: This qualitative study was carried out using a phenomenological approach. In this regard, a purposive sampling method was used in to select 12 women who suffered from breast cancer, a semi-structured interview was used to data gathering. Results: The experiences of patients with breast cancer and understanding those involved in the disease are reflected in four main meanings or themes such as "looking for hope but promising", "Grief over Inability", "to do tasks", "fear of rejection", and "wounded but not scarred". Conclusion: It can be said that breast cancer affects all aspects of the spiritual and social health of women and leads to a sense of frustration and disappointment. Therefore, they make an attempt to find hope which reduces the length of treatment. Therefore, this study can increase the caregivers' knowledge about the impact of the disease on the lives of the patients and whoever involved with the treatment system.

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Body Image of Women with Breast Cancer After Mastectomy: A Qualitative Research

Cited by 162 publications

References 29 publications

Exploring the relationship between the body self and the sense of coherence in women after surgical treatment for breast cancer

Exploring the relationship between the body self and the sense of coherence in women after surgical treatment for breast cancer

A qualitative exploration of the fear of recurrence among Taiwanese breast cancer survivors

Post-Diagnosis Experience of Iraqi Women with Breast Cancer: A Phenomenological Study

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