Psychological Well-Being of Patients with Breast Cancer: A Descriptive Study

The mental impact of cancer on patients is often severe. Patients who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer tend to experience depression, emotional stress, disappointment, and even despair which later can damage their psychological well-being. This study aims to describe Psychological Well-being among breast cancer patients.134 breast cancer patients were recruited at the Out Patient Department (OPD) of Tugurejo Hospital Semarang city, Indonesia. The data were collected using Ryff Scale Psychological Well-being (RSPWB) questionnaire. Most of the respondents were middle-aged, married, unemployed and had been diagnosed with early stadium of breast cancer. Results showed approximately half of the total respondents (n=64%, 47.8%) experiencing low levels of psychological well-being over the entire period of the sickness. Among four subscales of psychological well-being, “positive relationship with others” subscale was reported to be very low among those respondents. However, almost two thirds of respondents perceived a higher degree of self-acceptance and life purpose while experiencing the illness. Nurses and healthcare providers need to be aware of the importance of counseling service and family/patients support group to improve the relationship of patients with others.Keywords: psychological well-being, breast cancer

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The relationship of self-acceptance with decision making duration in cancer patient to perform mastectomy

Breast Disease ◽

10.3233/bd-219016 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Ayu Ratuati Setiawan ◽

Feny Tunjungsari ◽

Mochamad Aleq Sander

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Decision Making ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Abnormal Growth ◽

Self Acceptance ◽

Observation Method ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Cancer is a disease caused by abnormal growth of body cells that turn malignant and continue to grow uncontrollably. One of the treatments for breast cancer is mastectomy. The quickness of decision-making determines the survival rate of prognosis patients. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the relationship of self-acceptance with decision-making duration in cancer patients to perform a mastectomy. METHODS: An analytic observation method with cross-sectional design. The samples were taken by purposive sampling method with 50 samples of breast cancer patients. Data collected include age, last level of education, marital status, profession, stage of cancer during mastectomy, self-acceptance score, and decision-making duration to perform a mastectomy. RESULTS: The data analyzed with the Kruskal–Wallis test. The test showed the relationship of self-acceptance (p = 0.027) with decision-making duration in breast cancer patients to perform a mastectomy. CONCLUSION: In Conclusion, there is a relationship of self-acceptance with decision-making duration in breast cancer patients to perform a mastectomy.

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The relationship of plasma 7α-hydroxy dehydroepiandrosterone to disease stage and adrenal androgens in breast cancer patients

European Journal of Cancer (1965) ◽

10.1016/0014-2964(80)90154-1 ◽

1980 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 223-228 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

S.J.M. Skinner ◽

R.A.F. Couch ◽

S. Thambyah ◽

R.J. Dobbs ◽

S.M. Jordan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Disease Stage ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Adrenal Androgens ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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Psychological well-being, acceptance and psychological flexibility, in breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomy or lumpectomy

Annals of Oncology ◽

10.1093/annonc/mdv347.06 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 ◽

pp. vi124

Author(s):

G. Deledda ◽

S. Poli ◽

M. Giansante ◽

M. Zamboni ◽

M. Turazza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Psychological Flexibility ◽

Well Being ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Psychological Well Being

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The relationship of osteoporosis with severity of pain dirung the treatment of breast cancer patients of childbearing age

Russian Journal of Oncology ◽

10.18821/1028-9984-2015-21-3-122-125 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 122-125

Author(s):

Nataliya. Yu Tretyakova ◽

E. V Kotljarov

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Hormone Therapy ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Comparison Group ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Aim. The analysis of the relationship of osteoporosis with severity of pain and the improvement of the diagnosis of osteoporosis in breast cancer (BC) patients of the reproductive age. Methods. There were examined 60 women, including 30 BC patients at the age from 30 to 50 years and 30 women of similar age as comparison group. The examination included a blood test for osteocalcin, calcitonin, alkaline phosphatase, parathyroid hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, calcium and phosphorus. The degree ofpain in BC patients was evaluated according to the McGill Pain Questionnaire and classification of pain. Osteodensitometry was made in all BC patients and cases from the comparison group. These 30 BC patients were examined prior to the appointment of specific treatment and a half year after the performed treatment Results. In the analysis of 30 breast cancer patients of childbearing age in 26 patients the onset of artificial menopause occurred. Pain syndrome prior to the treatment of the underlying disease was determined in 20% of cases. 6 months after treatment of BC pain breast cancer was detected in 70% of patients. Artificial menopause is associated with the delivery of chemotherapy and shutdown of ovarian function. Hormone therapy with tamoxifen was prescribed to 16 BC patients, 5 of them were transferred to second-line hormone therapy due to side effects of antiestrogens. At that the menopause is the basic condition for the appointment of aromatase inhibitors. In the examination of the whole group ofpatients in 63,3% of cases were revealed to have osteopenia and osteoporosis. Conclusion The prevalence rate of osteoporosis in BC patients of reproductive age is directly related to the performed specific treatment when the appointment of the therapy of osteoporosis it is necessary in complex treatment of cancer patients for the its prevention

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Low Quality of Life (QoL) in Indian Breast Cancer Patients : A Critical Analysis of Up

10.21203/rs.3.rs-80999/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sanjiv Srivast ◽

Alpana Srivast ◽

Sandeep Tiwari

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Well Being ◽

Fear Of Recurrence ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Spiritual Well Being

Abstract BackgroundBreast cancer is the commonest of all cancers among women across the world and India being no exception to this deadly disease. There may be many symptoms due to cancer, some are complex but some are not complex. Measuring quality of life (QoL) is important to measure overall burden of disease. It is important to evaluate cancer specific QoL which is associated to all stages of this disease. Also Quality of Life is a term that adds various dimensions of quality of life such as physical, psychological, socio-economical, spiritual, cognitional & social dimensions. Balance between all the four domains (i.e. Physical, Psychological, Social and Spiritual) means good quality of life, but in India QoL in general is not good and if we talk of cancer patients its worst.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is assessment of QoL in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment through various modalities at different stages of disease.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study, a total of 150 breast cancer patients were included. Patients quality of life were assessed by Ferrel‘s Quality of Life Instrument-Breast Cancer patient version and the instrument is already validated by Ferrel BR et al (2012). These questionnaires consist of general well-being, psychological well-being, distress, fearfulness, social concerns and spiritual well-being. The data obtained gives Cronbach alpha value of 0.642 which is reliable enough for further study. The QoL in for most subjects was around 50% and is a cause of concern as this is quite low as compare to global standards. ResultsA significant relationship between type of cancer, amount of pain, and fatigue (tiredness) was found. However, none of the demographic variables (age, marital status, income) were significantly related to QoL. Education and type of treatment were found to be correlated with QoL. The physical well-being score was found to be Mean = 4.82, SD = 2.19. The Psychological well-being score was found to be Mean=4.95, SD=2.02. For social well-being score was found to be Mean=4.98, SD=1.94. The highest score was for spiritual well-being Mean = 5.32, SD = 2.46.ConclusionInfluencing quality of life (QoL) is an important issue in Breast cancer patients. Apart from effect of treatment there are other factors like socioeconomic status, psychological well-being, fear of recurrence etc., Which plays a pivotal role in patients wellbeing and if counseled at various levels like family, hospital and society can improve QoL.

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THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS , EXPERIENCE OF THE MOHAMED 6 CENTER FOR THE TREATMENT OF GYNECOLOGICAL BREAST CANCER

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/13170 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (07) ◽

pp. 682-700

Author(s):

Sarroukh a ◽

◽

Benbouchaib b ◽

Benhessou c ◽

Ennachit d ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Well Being ◽

Functional Study ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

The Impact

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer amongst women. It is a serious disease that impacts all aspects of the patients life and goes beyond that to touch the lives of all their loved ones. This work aims to evaluate the impact cancer has on the lives of our patients and their loves ones, namely: their social, economic and psychological well-being. Methodology: We have conducted a cross-functional study at the Mohamed VI Center of Cancer Prevention and Treatment, between May and July of 2017, leveraging 2 sets of questions, including the Arabic Dialect version of the quality of life questionnaire, in its 2 versions: Family and Patient. Results: The average age of the patients sample was 26-43. Amongst the studied aspects, fear was the most negatively impacted spiritual, physical, and social well- being were the least impacted. 50, 9 % of patients were accompanied, 69, 6 % of companions were females. Amongst the companions, psychological well-being was most negatively impacted. Conclusion: The patients and their companions had their quality of life severely negatively impacted, in all aspects. As such, caring for cancer patients must be done in all-inclusive manner, taking into account their life quality and their lives loves ones, who are their main source of support during their ordeal.

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FEATURES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING STRUCTURE IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

Habitus ◽

10.32843/2663-5208.2021.28.14 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 86-93

Author(s):

T.O. Nefedova

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Well Being ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Psychological Well Being

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The effectiveness of positive psychotherapy on the psychological well-being of breast cancer patients

Ciência e Natura ◽

10.5902/2179460x20874 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

pp. 432

Author(s):

Zahra Jamshidifar ◽

Shohreh Mortezaei Shemirani ◽

Afshin Ahramian ◽

Armindokht Ahmadi ◽

Salva Shamsedini Lory ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Cancer Diagnosis ◽

Well Being ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Positive Psychotherapy ◽

Disease Symptoms ◽

Dominance Relationships

Many cancer patients become very anxious and stressed in response to cancer diagnosis. The fear of disease symptoms incidence, the loss of abilities and facing death, creates serious crisis for the patient and threatens one’s well-being. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy on the psychological well-being of breast cancer patients. For this purpose, 24 patients with breast cancer in Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital were selected through available sampling and were tested in terms of psychological well-being questionnaire. The results of analysis of covariance data, showed that positive psychotherapy is effective on the subscales of dominance, relationships and acceptance of psychological well-being in these patients but had no effect on the autonomy, growth, and goal. Therefore, this therapy can be used as an effective approach for the treatment of cancer patients.

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Is monitoring mean platelet volume necessary in breast cancer patients?

Open Medicine ◽

10.1515/med-2018-0067 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 450-455

Author(s):

Halil Taskaynatan ◽

Ahmet Alacacioglu ◽

Yuksel Kucukzeybek ◽

Umut Varol ◽

Yasar Yildiz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Side Effects ◽

Hormone Therapy ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Mean Platelet Volume ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Platelet Volume ◽

Adjuvant Hormone Therapy ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

AbstractBackgroundMean platelet volume (MPV) is a parameter that increases during thrombotic and cardiovascular events. Tamoxifen (Tmx) and aromatase inhibitors (AIs), which are adjuvant endocrine therapies, may cause serious side effects, such as vascular thrombosis. The present study investigated the changes in MPV values of breast cancer patients receiving long-term adjuvant hormone therapy and the relationship of MPV with adverse effects of hormonotherapy.MethodsData of 261 patients who had pathologically confirmed estrogen or progesterone receptor positive invasive breast cancer and had received hormonotherapy for at least a 5-year period were retrospectively analyzed. MPV levels were measured at baseline and at the first and fifth year of hormone therapy.ResultsAll patients were females and their median age was 50 years (range, 27–78 years). The mean MPV value was significantly increased in all patients in the Tmx, AI, and switch groups over time (p<0.001).ConclusionThis is the first study evaluating the relationship between the 5-year adjuvant endocrine therapy and changes in MPV values in breast cancer patients. Monitoring changes in MPV values may be predictive for severe side effects in breast cancer patients receiving hormone therapy.

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