Uncertainty in Breast, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancer: Implications for Supportive Care

Shaha, Maya; Cox, Carol; Talman, Kirsi; Kelly, Daniel

doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2007.00207.x

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“…This finding supports previous studies finding on uncertainty and unknown future in the breast cancer trajectories (Doumit et al, 2010a;Drageset et al, 2010;McCann et al, 2011). Uncertainty has been identified as one of the variables that influence the quality of life and caused psychological reactions that influence woman's experiences during cancer trajectory (Shaha et al, 2008;Tobin and Begley, 2008;Sammarco and Konecny, 2010;Drageset et al, 2011). Most women in this study were uncertain about their breast cancer symptoms and severity of their symptoms.…”

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Understanding the Breast Cancer Experience: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Women

Yusuf¹,

Hadi²,

Mahamood³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Breast cancer is the most common and leading cause of cancer mortality among Malaysian women. Despite good survival rates, the diagnosis of cancer still invokes the feeling of stress, fear and uncertainty. Because very little is known about the experiences of Malaysian women with breast cancer, a qualitative study using semistructured interviews to explore the lived experience of newly diagnosed breast cancer. Using a purposive sampling method, 20 Malaysian women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, including Malays (n=10) and Chinese (n=10) were recruited in two main public hospitals in Kelantan. Similarities and divergence in women's experience were identified through thematic analysis of interview transcripts. Three themes emerged from the data: uncertainty experience of the illness, transition process and fatalistic view of breast cancer. In many ways, these findings were parallel with previous studies, suggesting that the experience of breast cancer is to a certain extent similar among women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. This study adds to the sparse literature concerning the experience of illness following breast cancer diagnosis among the Malays and Chinese. More importantly, this study addressed areas that were previously lacking, specifically in depth information on breast cancer experience from a developing country with a multi-ethnic population. The results of this investigation provide preliminary information to healthcare professionals on the impact of illness and cultural influence on survivorship to plan for appropriate education and supportive programme in order to meet the needs of breast cancer women more effectively.

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Understanding the Breast Cancer Experience: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Women

Yusuf¹,

Hadi²,

Mahamood³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…Likewise, the phenomenon of uncertainty has been linked to excessive stress and difficulties with coping (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984), and has also been reported to effect adjustment and adaptation to a diagnosis of cancer and is associated with higher levels of emotional distress, poor psychosocial outcomes and reduced quality of life (Shaha, Cox, Talman & Kelly, 2008). Therefore it is suggested that infertility, or uncertainties about fertility and reproductive capability after cancer can only magnify the distress, anxiety and life disruption when superimposed on to the cancer experience (Canada & Schover, 2010;Nieman et al 2006).…”

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Mothering and Self-Othering: The Impact of Uncertain Reproductive Capability in Young Women After Hematological Malignancy

Halliday

Boughton

Kerridge

2013

Health Care for Women International

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We explored the experience of uncertain fertility, pregnancy and motherhood in twelve young women treated for haematological malignancy during their reproductive years. It is demonstrated how, through interpretations of the women's own words, these women lived and coped with a sense of "otherness" in relation to their peers. The concept of otherness is described and discussed in relation to relevant existing literature and it is concluded that, regardless of their cancer history, young women's uncertainty in this context has a broad impact on their psychosocial health and requires sensitive and empathic information, discussion and support.

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“…People living with cancer are faced with many demanding, illness-related experiences, including changes to everyday life, effects on quality of life and well-being, uncertainty about treatment options, treatment-related toxicity, and concerns about long-term outcomes. Uncertainty, hopelessness, dependence, role changes, and an ongoing search for meaning throughout the illness are also common experiences among individuals with cancer (Fitch, 2009;Shaha, Cox, Talman, & Kelly, 2008).…”

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Supportive care needs of rural individuals living with cancer: A literature review

Loughery¹,

Woodgate²

2015

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: physical, emotional, informational, psychological, spiritual, social, and practical (Fitch, 2009 Key poinTS• Rural living is often associated with delays in diagnosis, challenges of travelling long distances to urban centres, limited access to oncology services, economic disparities, and treatment decisions that are made based on geographic location. • People choose rural life for reasons that directly affect their quality of life and sense of well-being. As a result, the benefits of rural living need to be considered when caring for patients from rural communities.

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Uncertainty in Breast, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancer: Implications for Supportive Care

Cited by 136 publications

References 62 publications

Understanding the Breast Cancer Experience: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Women

Understanding the Breast Cancer Experience: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Women

Mothering and Self-Othering: The Impact of Uncertain Reproductive Capability in Young Women After Hematological Malignancy

Supportive care needs of rural individuals living with cancer: A literature review

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