scholarly journals Experiences of positive career change among female breast cancer survivors: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-135
Author(s):  
Katharine Woodhouse ◽  
Julia Yates
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Career Change ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Treatment Data ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Career Direction

AbstractThis article reports on women’s experiences of career change following a breast cancer diagnosis and explores whether their illness represents the driving force to pursue previously unfulfilled career ambitions. The participants were four women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer and had changed career direction after their treatment. Data were conducted through in-depth interviews and were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Four themes prominent throughout each women’s narrative were identified: (i) a pre-diagnosis, unhappiness at work, (ii) a sense of stepping off the treadmill, (iii) a sharp focus upon their “self,” and subsequently (iv) a flourishing “work-life.” Further research is needed to investigate how common these findings are among women with breast cancer.

How do women with secondary breast cancer experience telling their adolescent children about their diagnosis?

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 1223-1233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonie Lalayiannis ◽  
Nicky Asbury ◽  
Graham Dyson ◽  
Amanda Walshe
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Primary Cancer ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cancer Experience ◽  
Secondary Breast Cancer ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated how women with secondary breast cancer experience telling their adolescent children. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with women who had been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at least 1 year prior to the interview. Seven women, who had at least one child between 12 and 19 years old living at home at the time of diagnosis, were interviewed. The interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis for an in-depth understanding of women’s experiences. Women found that it was easier to tell their children of their secondary breast cancer diagnosis compared to their primary cancer. However, they talked about the impact the diagnosis had on their family.

scholarly journals Hidden voices: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of surviving breast cancer in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 122-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa ALmegewly ◽  
Dinah Gould ◽  
Sally Anstey
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
God's Will ◽  
Saudi Women ◽  
Making Sense

Background Women with breast cancer often have difficulties in making sense of and understanding their experiences, specifically the ways in which cultural sensitivities impact on and shape their lifeworlds. Aims The aim of this study is to explore the experience of being a breast cancer survivor in Saudi Arabia. Methods Qualitative, in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 Saudi breast cancer survivors aged between 30 and 50 years who had finished treatment 6–47 months before data collection. The data were transcribed verbatim, translated from Arabic into English and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results Three themes emerged: the meaning of cancer; hidden survival; and the cultural meaning of survival. For women in Saudi, breast cancer has a cultural stigma linked to death. It changes the sense of self and of society, leading some women to hide their diagnosis from the public and their families. The meaning of survival in a Muslim context has a cultural and religious base, linked to God's will, normality and resumption of activities. Conclusions The study helps give Saudi women a ‘voice’ through the understanding of their experiences of surviving breast cancer. The unique cultural perspectives provide new insights, which can guide healthcare practice and inform the development of programmes to support women who survive breast cancer.

scholarly journals Kebermaknaan Hidup Survivor Kanker Payudara Setelah Mastektomi

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Handriani Pratiwi ◽  
Meita Santi Budiani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
The Third ◽  
Psychological Impacts ◽  
Fourth Theme

Life meaning has an important role for one’s life including for breast cancer survivors.  Breast cancer is a disease which people, especially women, fear the most. The suffer they feel are not only when they get first diagnosis but also when they must accept that they will lose the most important part of their body through a mastectomy. It causes both physical and psychological impacts for the survivor. This study aimed to know the meaning of life of breast cancer survivor who had a mastectomy. The phenomenological qualitative approach was employed. Data collected using semi-structured intervies and analyzed using IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis). This study reveals five major themes. The first theme concerns about  the response towards cancer diagnosis. The sample of this study shows the response such as denial, desperation, acception, even submission. The second theme is about the psychological impacts of breast cancerand mastectomy. The third theme is the positive and negative perception from the survivors towards the death. The negative respond was about a fear and the positive one was a readiness to face death. The fourth theme discusses the ways participants use to deal with the cancer. Then, the last theme is about the meaning of participants’ life.Abstrak: Kebermaknaan hidup merupakan hal yang sangat berperan penting dalam kehidupan seseorang termasuk para penderita kanker payudara. Kanker payudara merupakan penyakit yang paling ditakuti oleh sebagain besar orang, khususnya perempuan. Penderitaan yang mereka tidak hanya saat menerima vonis tetapi mereka harus menerima bahwa salah satu bagian penting tubuh mereka akan lenyap lewat operasi mastektomi. Mastektomi adalah operasi pengangkatan payudara. Hal tersebut menimbulkan masalah fisik dan psikologis pada diri survivor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kebermakaan hidup survivor kanker payudara yang mengalami mastektomi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif fenomenologis. Pengambilan data menggunakan teknik wawancara semi terstruktur. Data penelitian ini kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan lima tema besar. Tema pertama yakni respon terhadap vonis kanker. Partisipan pada penelitian ini menunjukkan respon penolakan, putus asa, dan menerima & pasrah. Tema kedua yakni dampak psikologis vonis kanker payudara. Pada partisipan dampak yang ditimbulkan vonis kanker yaitu kecemasan. Tema ketiga persepsi terhadap kematian. Muncul dua sikap terhadap kematian pada partisipan yaitu negatif berupa rasa takut dan positif siap menghadapi kematian. Tema keempat cara menghadapi penyakit, dan tema kelima yaitu memaknai kehidupan yang terdiri sub tema yaitu arti kehidupan dan makna hidup.

Examining the Relationship Between Diagnosis Factors, Perceived Social Support, Internal Control, and Quality of Life Among Female Breast Cancer Survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Rojas-Guyler ◽  
Amy Weber ◽  
Keith King ◽  
Christopher Swoboda ◽  
Rebecca Vidourek
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
The Relationship

Several factors have been identified in the literature to affect quality of life among breast cancer survivors. This study examined the relationship between breast cancer diagnosis factors, perceived social support, internal control, and breast cancer survivors’ quality of life via an online survey (N=252). Results of this exploratory study show that older age at diagnosis was correlated with higher quality of life and psychological wellbeing. Although results showed relatively high levels of social and family support, no statistical correlation was found between support and quality of life. Participants had confidence in their ability to perform tasks and manage their thoughts and behaviors in order to effectively navigate their life struggles and decisions. Additionally, seven breast cancer diagnosis factors appeared to impact overall quality of life or areas of well-being: age at diagnosis, time since diagnosis, type of breast cancer surgery, current treatment status, second breast cancer diagnosis, support group attendance, and breast cancer mutation testing. Findings from this study indicate that there are factors that impact quality of life of female breast cancer survivors. Health educators are specially positioned to develop partnerships with survivors and collaborate in support program development, implementation and continuing professional development.

scholarly journals Fatigue among Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1301
Author(s):  
Saskia W. M. C. Maass ◽  
Daan Brandenbarg ◽  
Liselotte M. Boerman ◽  
Peter F. M. Verhaak ◽  
Geertruida H. de Bock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Reference Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

Background: Fatigue is the most common and persistent symptom among women in the first five years after a breast cancer diagnosis. However, long-term prevalence of fatigue, among breast cancer survivors, needs further investigation. Aim: To compare fatigue experienced by long-term breast cancer survivors with that in a reference population and to evaluate the determinants of that fatigue. Design and Setting: A cross-sectional cohort study of 350 breast cancer survivors ≥5 years after diagnosis and a reference population of 350 women matched by age and general practitioner. Method: Fatigue was measured using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), and a sum score of >60 (multidimensional fatigue) was the primary outcome. Logistic regression was applied to compare the prevalence of multidimensional fatigue between the survivor and reference populations, adjusted for body mass index (BMI) and for cardiovascular and psychological variables. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) were estimated. Logistic regression was applied to evaluate the determinants of multidimensional fatigue among the survivors. Results: Breast cancer survivors (median 10 years after diagnosis), more often experienced multidimensional fatigue than the reference population (26.6% versus 15.4%; OR, 2.0 [95%CI, 1.4–2.9]), even after adjusting for confounders. The odds of multidimensional fatigue were also higher among survivors with symptoms of depression (32.2% versus 2.7%; OR, 17.0 [95%CI, 7.1–40.5]) or anxiety (41.9% versus 10.1%; OR, 6.4 [95%CI, 3.6–11.4]). Conclusion: One in four breast cancer survivors experience multidimensional fatigue and fatigue occurs more frequently than in women of the same age and general practitioner. This fatigue appears to be associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety.

scholarly journals Harvesting Health Knowledge: Breast Cancer Perceptions in the South Florida Latinx Farmworker Community

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232110035
Author(s):  
Felicia Casanova ◽  
Felicia M. Knaul ◽  
Natalia M. Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cancer Education ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

South Florida agricultural regions, home to Latinx immigrant farmworkers, report higher rates of late-stage breast cancer diagnosis than national, state, and county-level averages. We conducted a community-based qualitative study on the needs, health knowledge gaps, barriers to breast cancer screening, and the role of community health workers (CHWs) in supporting the community’s access to early detection services. We conducted three CHW focus groups (FGs) ( n = 25) and in-depth interviews ( n = 15), two FGs ( n = 18) and in-depth interviews ( n = 3) with farmworker community members, and informal interviews with cancer clinicians ( n = 7). Using a grounded theory approach, five core themes regarding the community’s barriers to accessing health care services emerged: (a) lack of information; (b) social and economic barriers; (c) cultural factors; (d) fears and mistrust; and (e) psychosocial concerns. Findings yield implications for community health practice, the potential impact of CHWs, and the production of breast cancer education to improve health equity along with the care continuum.

scholarly journals ‘This is Killing me Inside’: The Impact of Having a Parent with Young-Onset Dementia

Dementia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1089-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen J Aslett ◽  
Jaci C Huws ◽  
Robert T Woods ◽  
Joanne Kelly-Rhind
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Parent Support ◽  
Young Onset ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Affected Parent ◽  
Young Onset Dementia ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explored the experience of young adults having a parent with young-onset dementia. In-depth interviews were undertaken with five participants aged between 23 and 36 years of age and these were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Participants were found to experience a number of stresses in relation to their parent’s illness, many of which were linked to loss and guilt. Five main themes were identified related to relationship changes, shifts in roles and responsibilities, support for the non-affected parent, support for self and the impact of living with their own potential risk of dementia. These findings are discussed in relation to the existing literature and suggest that individuals with a parent with young-onset dementia have needs which service providers should consider in the wider context of young-onset dementia care.

A Shared Journey To a Better Future: Mutual Support Among Breast Cancer Survivors and Their First-Degree Relatives

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shao-Hua Chen ◽  
Jun-E Liu ◽  
Dong-Mei Guo ◽  
Ya-Li Su ◽  
Yan-Fei Liu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
External Support ◽  
Mutual Support ◽  
First Degree Relatives ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Windy Weather ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Purpose Breast cancer affects survivors and their first-degree relatives. They face breast cancer together as a unit. This study aimed to explore the mutual support of breast cancer survivors and their first-degree relatives in their joint coping with breast cancer. Methods A qualitative case study with purposeful sampling was conducted. Ten breast cancer survivors and 21 of their first-degree relatives were recruited for in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis using MAXQDA software. Results Three themes were extracted under the overarching theme “a shared journey to a better future”: 1. “Mutual support is needed as we are in the same boat,” suggesting mutual support in responding to breast cancer; 2. “We experience stormy and windy weather during our journey,” emphasizing challenges encountered in providing support; and 3. “Sunny and breezy days are a gift for both of us,” indicating they perceived reciprocity during the process of mutual support. Conclusions Mutual support was an important feature of breast cancer survivors and first-degree relatives coping with breast cancer and beneficial to both groups. However, significant challenges in supporting each other were reported, indicating the necessity of external support in coping with breast cancer. Health professionals should not ignore first-degree relatives of breast cancer survivors, and need to support both of these groups.

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