Latency of breast cancer stigma during survivorship and its influencing factors: A qualitative study

IntroductionBreast cancer diagnosis and treatment have been shown in studies to have a negative impact on patients’ physical, psychological, and social well-being, as well as overall quality of life. Psychologically, it’s linked to sadness, anxiety, and demoralisation. Stigma contributes to the hidd...

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Main Authors: Samar J. Melhem, Shereen Nabhani-Gebara, Reem Kayyali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1075298/full