Year: 2022
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: The diagnosis of breast cancer can generate great repercussions on the woman’s life, resulting in fear, feelings of disability, hopelessness, anxiety, among others. The study sought to understand women’s feelings regarding the diagnosis of breast cancer. This is a study with a qualitative approach, using the concepts of the Theory of Symbolic Interactionism as a conceptual technical support. The study included 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer treated at a hospital located in northern Minas Gerais, who answered a semi-structured questionnaire, the analysis of their reports and direct observation allowed us to understand the meanings, experiences and social interactions of women with breast cancer diagnoses. The feelings portrayed by the women were fear, anxiety, uncertainty, hopelessness and anger. Breast cancer has repercussions on women’s femininity and thus how she sees herself in the family, society and individually, health professionals should pay attention to these premises and promote comprehensive care in all aspects, whether biological, psychic and spiritual.
Authors: Rene Ferreira da Silva Junior, Cristiano Leonardo de Oliveira Dias, Claudiana Rodrigues Queiroz, Larissa Paola Ribeiro Alves, Henrique Andrade Barbosa, Jessica Nayara Pereira Jatobá, Carla Michelle Mendes, Janaina Pereira Amacio, Maria de Fátima Fernandes Santos Silva, Paulielly Glória dos Santos, Sabrina Gonçalves de Souza, Sirlaine de Pinho, Jorssa Pereira Gonçalves, Júnia Tamires Souza Vieira, Carla Rodrigues Pereira, Bryan Rocha de Oliveira, Isabella Batista Vieira
Language: Portuguese
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2979833780