scholarly journals The Relationship Between Body Image and Sexuality After Surgical Treatment in Women With Breast Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meryem Yılmaz ◽  
Hesna Gürler
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
The Relationship

Redefining Beauty

Taking Flight ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 84-106
Author(s):  
Jennifer Donahue
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Temporary Migration ◽  
Elizabeth Nunez ◽  
Body Image Ideals ◽  
The Relationship

The fourth chapter turns to works by Pauline Melville and Elizabeth Nunez to explore how breast cancer and anorexia nervosa offer physical and emotional renewal for the protagonists. In The Migration of Ghosts, Boundaries, and Anna-In-Between, Melville and Nunez use their characters to question body-image ideals. The works attest to the life-altering impact of disease. The protagonists’ illnesses, rooted in their dis-ease with their bodies, their relationships, and their privilege, highlight the emotional side effects that can accompany physical maladies. In Melville and Nunez’s works, illness functions as the force of inertia that propels temporary migration and the protagonists’ intensely introspective experiences. Together, the texts afford a closer look at the relationship between disease, migration, and familial reconnection.

Exploring the relationship between the body self and the sense of coherence in women after surgical treatment for breast cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin J. Jabłoński ◽  
Beata Mirucka ◽  
Joanna Streb ◽  
Agnieszka J. Słowik ◽  
Robert Jach
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Self ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Câncer de mama: (re)significando a imagem corporal feminina

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (34) ◽  
pp. 266-276
Author(s):  
Básia Menezes Hagen ◽  
Amuzza Aylla Pereira dos Santos ◽  
Isabel Comassetto ◽  
Juliana Bento de Lima Holanda ◽  
Maira De Melo Freire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Oncology Nursing ◽  
High Complexity ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The Relationship

O estudo objetivou descrever o (re)significar da sexualidade para a mulher ao descobrir-se com neoplasia maligna da mama. É um estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado com 15 mulheres em um Centro de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia (CACON) no estado do nordeste brasileiro. Os resultados encontrados foram divididos em dois categorias: Os sentimentos relacionados à (re)significação da imagem corporal e A cura acima da (re)significação da Imagem corporal diante do diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Esse estudo possibilitou perceber que as mulheres, após o diagnóstico de neoplasia maligna da mama, (re)significaram de maneiras diferentes a relação entre o diagnóstico do câncer de mama e a sexualidade, além de apontar ainda que elas necessitam de informações para fortalecer sua autoestima e se colocar como protagonista no processo de adoecimento.Descritores: Neoplasias da Mama, Sexualidade, Enfermagem Oncológica. Breast cancer: (re)signifying female body imageAbstract: The woman's view of her body image is essential in her sexuality, and the breasts play a large role, associating with woman's femininity. The study has as objective to describe the (re)meaning of sexuality for the woman when discovering herself with malignant neoplasm of the breast. It is a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study, carried out with 15 women in a Center of High Complexity in Oncology (CACON) in Maceió-AL. The results were divided in two themes: The feelings related to (re)signification of the body image and The cure above the (re)signification of the body image before the diagnosis of breast cancer. This study made it possible to perceive that women, after diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of the breast, (re)mean in different ways the relationship between diagnosis and sexuality. He also pointed out that they need information to strengthen their self-esteem and stand as a protagonist.Descriptors: Breast Neoplasms, Sexuality, Oncology Nursing. Cáncer de mama: (re)significando la imagen corporal femeninaResumen: La visión de la mujer sobre su imagen corporal es esencial en su sexualidad y las mamas tienen un gran papel, asociando la feminidad de la mujer. El estudio tiene como objetivo descrever el (re)significar de la sexualidad para la mujer al descubrirse con neoplasia maligna de la mama. Es un estudio cualitativo, exploratorio y descriptivo, realizado con 15 mujeres en un Centro de Alta Complejidad en Oncología (CACON) en Maceió-AL. Los resultados encontrados fueron divididos en dos temas: Sentimientos relacionados con la (re)significación de la imagen corporal y La curación por encima de la (re) significación de la imagen corporal ante el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Este estudio permitió percibir que las mujeres, después del diagnóstico de neoplasia maligna de la mama, (re)significan de maneras diferentes la relación entre el diagnóstico y la sexualidad. También apunta que necesitan información para fortalecer su autoestima y colocarse como protagonista.Descriptores: Neoplasias de la Mama, Sexualidad, Enfermería Oncológica.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Sexual Self-concept and Mental Body Image in Women With Breast Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-388
Author(s):  
Safieh Gooran ◽  
Masoumeh Simbar ◽  
Sepideh Hajian ◽  
Soheila Nazarpour ◽  
Malihe Nasiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Mental Image ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Problem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. In addition, it is the most mentally powerful cancer in women due to affecting the most important female sexual part. Patients with breast cancer experience problems in their marital relationship because of their disrupted mental image and sexual relations. In this regard, this study was conducted to investigate the relationship between sexual self-concept and mental body image in women with breast cancer. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 120 women with breast cancer. Using a convenience sampling technique, patients were selected from among those hospitalized in the selected hospitals of Tehran in 2018. Data were collected using demographic details, the Multidimensional Sexual Self-Concept Questionnaire (MSSCQ), and the Fisher’s Body Focus questionnaire. Finally, the data were statistically analyzed in SPSS-21. Results: According to the descriptive and analytical statistics, women with breast cancer obtained the highest scores in avoiding risky sex and sexual problem prevention while the lowest scores in terms of sexual preoccupation. Based on the results, there was no disruption in the body image of any of the examined women. Eventually, a significant correlation was observed between sexual self-concept and body image (P<0.001, r=0.4). Conclusions: In general, body image has a positive relationship with sexual self-concept in women with breast cancer and is considered an important predictor of sexual health and behaviors of this group. Accordingly, psychological interventions, along with midwifery and sexual consultations offered by trained personnel can help empower these patients.

scholarly journals Mediator Roles of Social Support and Hope in the Relationship Between Body Image Distress and Resilience in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment: A Modeling Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin-Tien Hsu ◽  
Chiung-Hui Juan ◽  
Jyu-Lin Chen ◽  
Hsiu-Fen Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Breast cancer and its treatment are particularly distressing for patients because of their potential impacts on body image. The most difficult phase of cancer treatment is usually the first year after a diagnosis. Cancer patients with strong resilience have the positive attitude, internal strength and external resources needed to cope with the disease and its treatment. This cross-sectional study investigated the mediator roles of hope and social support in the association between body image distress and resilience. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data for a convenience sample of 141 breast cancer patients undergoing treatment in southern Taiwan. Structural equation modeling was used for data analysis. The results showed that the final model had a good fit to the data and accounted for 51% of the total variance in resilience. The model of multiple parallel mediators of resilience revealed that hope and social support had mediator roles in the effect of body image distress on resilience. Hope had an important partial mediating role in the association between body image distress and resilience. Social support also had a partial mediating role in the relationship between body image distress and resilience. Social support did not directly affect resilience and indirectly affected resilience through hope. Psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing the impact of body image distress and increasing resilience in breast cancer patients should focus on cultivating hope and increasing social support, particularly support from family members and health professionals.

Impact of marital coping on the relationship between body image and sexuality among breast cancer survivors

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 2551-2559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su-Ying Fang ◽  
Yi-Chen Lin ◽  
Tzu-Chun Chen ◽  
Chung-Ying Lin
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
The Relationship

Initial Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer and the Distance Traveled for Care

2020 ◽  
pp. 000313482097373
Author(s):  
Daniel R. Kirkpatrick ◽  
Nickolay P. Markov ◽  
Justin P. Fox ◽  
Rebecca M. Tuttle
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Private Insurance ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Relationship

Background Geography may influence the operative decision-making in breast cancer treatment. This study evaluates the relationship between distance to treating facility and the initial breast cancer surgery selected, identifying the characteristics of women who travel for surgery. Methods Utilizing Florida state inpatient and ambulatory surgery databases, we identified female breast cancer patients who underwent surgical treatment from January 1 to December 31, 2013. Patients were subgrouped by distance to treatment facility. The primary outcome was the initial surgical treatment choice. Regression models were used to identify factors associated with greater distance to initial treatment. Results The final sample included 12 786 patients who underwent lumpectomy, mastectomy alone, or mastectomy with reconstruction. Compared to women who traveled < 4.0 miles, women who traveled > 14.0 miles were younger ( P < .001), more often identified as white with private insurance ( P < .001) and were less likely to have three or more medical comorbidities ( P < .001). With increased travel to treatment, the frequency of lumpectomy decreased ( P < .001), while the frequency of mastectomy with reconstruction increased ( P < .001). Increasing age in years (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = .98 [95% CI = .98-.99]) and identifying as nonwhite with private (AOR = .70 [.61-.80]) or public insurance (AOR = .64 [.56-.73]) was associated with less frequently travelling for initial breast cancer surgery. Discussion The relationship between the initial surgical treatment for breast cancer and the distance traveled for care highlights a disparity between those who can and cannot travel for treatment.

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