Breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema: What really do affect to corporeality/body image? A qualitative study
Abstract Breast cancer-related lymphedema is currently one of the most serious complications that most affect the quality of life of women undergoing breast cancer. The aim of this study was to explore in-depth the experience of women who suffer from lymphoedema after breast cancer and how does this...
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| author | Laura González-Fernández Carlos Romero-Morales Beatriz Martínez-Pascual Angela Río-González Ester Cerezo-Téllez Inmaculada López-Martín |
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| description | Abstract Breast cancer-related lymphedema is currently one of the most serious complications that most affect the quality of life of women undergoing breast cancer. The aim of this study was to explore in-depth the experience of women who suffer from lymphoedema after breast cancer and how does this condition affect corporeality, with no judgements. For this purpose, a qualitative methodology was followed. In-depth interviews, interviewer's field notes and participants' letters were used for data collection. The participants were twenty Spanish women with lymphoedema after overcome a breast cancer in the past. Healthcare specialists with experience in the topic were also included. Results showed 2 main categories: “From cancer to lymphedema, another disease another disease” and “Potential for transition and transformation towards a new way of life”. As a conclusion, the difficulty in accessing adequate treatment, the need for greater awareness of lymphedema and the importance of the emotional and psychological dimension of this chronic disease. Highlighting the attitudes that these women develop for self-care and the concept of new corporeality. After breast cancer, women with lymphedema experience a drastic change that affects all areas of their lives. The adaptation process, and the search for resources and aid, play a fundamental role in overcoming this process. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b08616b10b914476b5f3893a510e5cd72024-03-17T12:42:48ZengBMCBreast Cancer Research1465-542X2024-03-012611710.1186/s13058-024-01806-9Breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema: What really do affect to corporeality/body image? A qualitative studyLaura González-Fernández0Carlos Romero-Morales1Beatriz Martínez-Pascual2Angela Río-González3Ester Cerezo-Téllez4Inmaculada López-Martín5Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de MadridFaculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de MadridFaculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de MadridFaculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de MadridNeuromusculoskeletal Physical Therapy in Stages of Life Research Group (FINEMEV), Department of Nursing and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad de AlcaláEscuela de Enfermería Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria - Hospital Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (IIS-FJD, UAM)Abstract Breast cancer-related lymphedema is currently one of the most serious complications that most affect the quality of life of women undergoing breast cancer. The aim of this study was to explore in-depth the experience of women who suffer from lymphoedema after breast cancer and how does this condition affect corporeality, with no judgements. For this purpose, a qualitative methodology was followed. In-depth interviews, interviewer's field notes and participants' letters were used for data collection. The participants were twenty Spanish women with lymphoedema after overcome a breast cancer in the past. Healthcare specialists with experience in the topic were also included. Results showed 2 main categories: “From cancer to lymphedema, another disease another disease” and “Potential for transition and transformation towards a new way of life”. As a conclusion, the difficulty in accessing adequate treatment, the need for greater awareness of lymphedema and the importance of the emotional and psychological dimension of this chronic disease. Highlighting the attitudes that these women develop for self-care and the concept of new corporeality. After breast cancer, women with lymphedema experience a drastic change that affects all areas of their lives. The adaptation process, and the search for resources and aid, play a fundamental role in overcoming this process.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13058-024-01806-9LymphoedemaBreast cancerPhysical therapyQualitative researchDistorted body imageMedical oncology |
| spellingShingle | Laura González-Fernández Carlos Romero-Morales Beatriz Martínez-Pascual Angela Río-González Ester Cerezo-Téllez Inmaculada López-Martín Breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema: What really do affect to corporeality/body image? A qualitative study Breast Cancer Research Lymphoedema Breast cancer Physical therapy Qualitative research Distorted body image Medical oncology |
| title | Breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema: What really do affect to corporeality/body image? A qualitative study |
| title_full | Breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema: What really do affect to corporeality/body image? A qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema: What really do affect to corporeality/body image? A qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema: What really do affect to corporeality/body image? A qualitative study |
| title_short | Breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema: What really do affect to corporeality/body image? A qualitative study |
| title_sort | breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphedema what really do affect to corporeality body image a qualitative study |
| topic | Lymphoedema Breast cancer Physical therapy Qualitative research Distorted body image Medical oncology |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13058-024-01806-9 |
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