Objective: To know the feelings and perceptions of women on the diagnosis of breast cancer. Methods: This is a qualitative study in Oncology Clinic of a university hospital, close to 11 women with breast cancer and aged between 43 and 58 years. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews between May and July 2015. The data were analyzed and interpreted according to content analysis. Results: After analyzing four categories emerged: waiting for diagnosis; feelings aroused after diagnosis; family support; live and pray after the diagnosis of breast cancer. Conclusion: The study showed that women were waiting for the diagnosis of cancer, but even saying be prepared for such a diagnosis, at the news felt harassed, received family support and also sought religious support to face the difficult time of cancer diagnosis breast cancer. sentimientos despertaron después del diagnóstico; apoyo a la familia; vivir y orar después del diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Conclusión: El estudio mostró que las mujeres que estaban esperando para el diagnóstico de cáncer, pero incluso diciendo estar preparado para tal diagnóstico, ante la noticia se sintió acosado, recibió el apoyo de la familia y también buscó apoyo religioso para enfrentar el difícil momento del diagnóstico de cáncer cáncer de mama. Descriptores: Salud de la mujer; Neoplasias de la mama; Diagnóstico.
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