“Our organs have a purpose”: body image acceptance in Latina breast cancer survivors

Buki, Lydia P.; Reich, Micaela; Lehardy, Emaan N.

doi:10.1002/pon.4270

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“…complex process influenced by the type of surgery and survivorship phase of women with breast cancer (Buki et al, 2016). Buki et al, (2016) found two themes regarding Latina women's experience with body image post breast cancer treatment: (a) perception of loss and reconstruction, (b) and achieving body image acceptance.…”

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Changed Body Image as Perceived by Jordanian Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment

Al-Husban

2019

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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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 to their body image due to breast cancer treatment.Method:A phenomenological qualitative approach was taken and semi-structured interviews conducted with 20 women who underwent breast cancer treatment at a public hospital in Jordan.Results:Data were analyzed following Colaizzi’s methodology, yielding a core theme (“Broken things cannot be repaired”) and four subthemes: changes in physical wellbeing (“my body fall apart”), changes in emotional wellbeing (“broken heart”), changes in social wellbeing (“broken future”), and coping strategies (“repairing what has been broken”). Religion and family support were major factors helping the women cope with their condition.Conclusion:Nurses and other healthcare providers need to be aware of body image changes of women with breast cancer to initiate timely, and culturally sensitive nursing intervention and support. Therefore, nurses should support patients in finding their own sources of strength to facilitate their healing process.

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Changed Body Image as Perceived by Jordanian Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment

Al-Husban

2019

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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“…Diagnosis of breast cancer disturbs the functioning of many, if not all, women in almost every sphere of life [4,5]. The psychological sphere is one of the most important because, apart from the ill person, also people who are the closest experience various types of negative emotions, such as fear, anger, the feeling of threat, helplessness and uncertainty [6,7].…”

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Acceptance of illness by women with breast cancer

Cipora¹,

Konieczny²,

Sobieszczański³

2018

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Introduction. Despite great progress in the diagnostics and treatment, breast cancer still remains the most frequently diagnosed malignant cancer in women. The outcomes of cancer treatment depend, to a considerable extent, on the degree of acceptance of the illness. The objective of the study was determination of the level of acceptance of the disease among the examined women with breast cancer. Materials and method. The study covered a group of 231 women who received treatment for breast cancer in the Rev. Bronislaw Markiewicz Subcarpathian Oncology Centre in Brzozow, south-eastern Poland, and conducted by the method of a diagnostic survey, using an author constructed questionnaire and the standard Acceptance of Illness Scale, adapted by Z. Juczyński. Statistical analyses were performed using the software IBM SPSS v. 21.0.0.1. The p values p≤0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results. The mean level of acceptance of the illness in the examined group of women was 26.53 (SD = 7.71; Me = 26). The largest number of respondents (50.6%) obtained scores within the range of 20-29, according to the AIS Scale. From among the adopted variables, the level of acceptance of the illness significantly varied according to age and occupational activity. However, no such differences were confirmed according to the place of residence, marital status, education level, or the type of occupation performed. Conclusions. In the examined group of women, a mediocre level of acceptance of cancer was observed. The respondents' age and occupational situation exerted a significant effect on the level of acceptance of the illness. The results of the study should be considered as satisfactory because the number of women with a high level of acceptance of breast cancer was more than twice as high as those ones with a low acceptance of the disease.

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“…We did not nd similar studies that addressed this point, which limits our discussion. However, a qualitative research with Latina women with breast cancer, identi ed that the acceptance of changes in appearance is considered a central axis in body image [11]. The authors encourage the development of intervention strategies that favor the acceptance of appearance during and after treatment.…”

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“…The percentage of fat, also considered a predictor of body dissatisfaction in women [40], especially for the lean body ideal [42], maintained this characteristic for the CG, in proportion to the Body Stigma, body concerns, transparency, and vulnerability. It is possible that this is due to the gradual and complex process of acceptance of changes in appearance from disease and treatment, requiring women to learn and deal with these changes [11].…”

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Effect of Combined Training on Body Image in Women with Breast Cancer: Controlled Clinical Trial

Reis¹,

Pereira²,

Filha³

et al. 2020

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Background: Improvement in body image in women with breast cancer may be linked to altered functional capacity, regardless of body composition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of combined training (CT) on body image in patients with breast cancer. Methods: A Clinical Trial study, this was a controlled study including 26 patients with breast cancer (30 to 59 years). The patients were allotted to either the Training Group (TG)(n = 13), which underwent 12 weeks of CT (aerobic, resistance, and flexibility), or the Control Group (CG) (n = 13), which received only the standard hospital treatment. Participants were evaluated at baseline and after 12 weeks. Results: The patients in the TG showed a significant reduction in the limitation dimension (p = 0.036), and an increase in VO2max (p = < 0.001) and strength in the right (p = 0.005) and left arms (p = 0.033). However, the participants also presented an increase in waist circumference (p = 0.034). Conclusion: Women with breast cancer presented improved body image and functional ability through CT. Trial registration: NCT03061773. Date: February 23, 2017, retrospective.

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“Our organs have a purpose”: body image acceptance in Latina breast cancer survivors

Abstract: Body image concerns are distressing for Latina breast cancer survivors. Accepting their altered appearance was an ongoing and complex process. Clinical implications include the need for psychoeducational programs and tailored interventions to enhance women's body image acceptance.

Cited by 25 publications

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Changed Body Image as Perceived by Jordanian Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment

Changed Body Image as Perceived by Jordanian Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment

Acceptance of illness by women with breast cancer

Effect of Combined Training on Body Image in Women with Breast Cancer: Controlled Clinical Trial

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