Living with breast cancer: Iranian women's lived experiences

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2012.00979.x
• Publication Date: 2012-04-05T18:13:37Z
• Authors: A. Joulaee; S. Joolaee; M. Kadivar; F. Hajibabaee
• Keywords: Adult; Culture; Breast Neoplasms; Iran; Middle Aged; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 5. Gender equality; Quality of Life; Humans; Female; 0305 other medical science; Aged

JOULAEE A., JOOLAEE S., KADIVAR M. & HAJIBABAEE F. (2012) Living with breast cancer: Iranian women's lived experiences. International Nursing Review 59 , 362–368 Background: Breast cancer is the most common form of among women. Women encounter many psychosocial stresses as well physical problems. Aim: To capture meaning living from unique perspective and through experiences women that were explained their own words. Methods: A phenomenological approach was used to explore for The patients' feelings investigated using semi‐structured interviews probing questions 13 between 34 67 years old. Findings: participants losing something important, lack confidence, fear, emotional dizziness need be supported negative aspects helped new life positive this event. Conclusion Implications: Understanding phenomenon ‘living cancer’ seems crucial nurses help find themselves in confronting consequences changes associated illness.