Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: Breast cancer has unbridled cell growth, and is related to external and\ninternal factors. It has been identified as the main cause of death by\ncancer in Puerto Rican women. Resilience fosters an attitude that\nallows dealing with adverse situations by developing intellectual,\nintrapsychic, and interpersonal factors that strengthen their view of\nlife. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore the mindbody\nrelationship, during and after the conclusion of treatment for\nbreast cancer. Results reveal how the meaning towards the disease is\ndeveloped. The participating women battled for survival by developing\ncognitive and emotional strengths during the recovering phase of the\ntreatment, thus finding purpose in life, positive aspects and perceiving\nthe disease as an opportunity for personal growth and development.
Institutions: Universidad Interamericana, Universidad Interamericana
Language: Spanish
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2123346751