scholarly journals Breast Cancer Illness and Spiritual Healing

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Szariannie Binti Sulaiman ◽  
Noor Azlan Bin Mohd Noor
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Hospital Treatment ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Illness Experiences ◽  
Depth Interviews

Spirituality, religion and family play pivotal roles in addressing issues related to one’s illness experiences. The illness experiences were perceived as a moral-religious experience rather than a mere suffering due to bodily dysfunctions. Thus, this qualitative study aimed at exploring the concept of spirituality in the lives of young Malay breast cancer patients. An ethnographic fieldwork was carried out among 13 young Malay breast cancer patients in Klang Valley and several selected areas of Selangor, Malaysia. A purposive snowballing technique was employed to select the informants for the study. A series of in-depth interviews, phone and online interviews guided by semi-structured interview schedule and participant observation were carried out among the informants. It is evident from the study that the manifestation of spiritual experiences in relation to their breast cancer is attributed to the spiritual meaning of breast cancer illness, roles of family in providing spiritual support and medical pluralisation. The informants attributed their breast cancer illness as qada’ and qadar of Allah. They accented it as ujian (test) or balasan (divine punishment) for a good cause from Allah S.W.T. On this account, spiritual healing was sought as complementary to hospital treatment in searching a cure for breast cancer.

scholarly journals The Utilisation of Traditional Medicine among Young Malay Breast Cancer Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 358-364
Author(s):  
Szariannie Sulaiman ◽  
Noor Azlan Mohd Noor
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Seeking

This is a qualitative study examining the utilisation pattern of traditional medicine among young Malay women breast cancer patients. The study has shown that there is an increasing number of breast cancer patients to opt for traditional medicine in searching for a cure. To address the issue, an ethnographic fieldwork was carried out in Klang Valley and several selected areas of Selangor. Thirteen (13) young Malay breast cancer patients were selected as informants for this study by employing purposive snowballing technique. Guided by semi-structured interview schedule, a series of in-depth interviews, phone and online interviews and participant observation were conducted at various settings to capture informants’ health seeking behaviour. It is evident that traditional medicine is still prevalent as one of the treatment options among breast cancer patients. They strongly believed that relying on a single treatment for chronic illness like breast cancer is insufficient. In relation to this, traditional healers and health practitioners such as bomoh and ustaz were consulted by Malay informants either as an alternative or complementary for a cure. Several treatment methods such as herbal remedies for oral consumption, air penawar (healing water) for drinking and bathing and specific item such as an egg for surgery-like procedure were prescribed to treat the cancer-related symptoms suffered. In most instances, majority of the patients were guided by family and friends’ suggestions towards the utilisation of traditional medicine.

scholarly journals The sexual lives of breast cancer patients: Coping with changes associated with treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Ayumi Yoshikawa ◽  
Shinya Saito ◽  
Makiko Kondo ◽  
Yuko Tsuyumu ◽  
Naruto Taira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Hormone Therapy ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Coping Methods ◽  
Virtuous Cycle ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Analyze Data

Objective: To clarify how breast cancer patients undergoing post-surgical hormone therapy cope with changes in their sexual lives and support themselves and their partners during these changes.Methods: Participants were 37 breast cancer patients undergoing post-surgical hormone therapy and attending mammary outpatient clinics. In-depth interviews and grounded theory were used to collect and analyze data, respectively.Results: First, sexual life was divided into four groups: “No complaint” regarding sexual activity, “Slight discord”, “Handicapped in meeting a life partner” and “Uninterested” in sexual activity. Sexual life during surgical-hormone therapy did not change significantly from sexual life before breast cancer. Second, meanings of sexual activity for breast cancer patients were divided into five, “Regaining femininity”, “Confirming love”, “Sharing pleasure”, “Response to partner’s higher desire” and “Procreation”. They differed by group. Third, coping strategies were divided into six, “Virtuous cycle to confirm love and regain lost femininity”, “Struggle to avoid relationship crisis”, “Reconfirmation of partner’s affection by his abstinence”, “Attempt to recover the sexual activity they hope for”, “Pursuing children or assuaging partner’s desire by other means” and “Difficulty making a partner continue to have sexual activity”.Conclusions: Nurses should screen breast cancer patients for changes in their sexual lives and to ascertain what sexual activity means to patients, and support them in selecting appropriate coping methods.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions among Breast Cancer Patients in the Philippine General Hospital Cancer Institute—Medical Oncology Outpatient Clinic

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
pp. 72-80
Author(s):  
Bobby G. de Guzman ◽  
Norman F. Cabaya ◽  
Frederic Ivan L. Ting ◽  
Jennifer Sandoval-Tan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Medical Oncology ◽  
Treatment Decisions ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Factors Influencing

Abstract Introduction Breast cancer is a chronic disease and its treatment decisions exist over a relatively long time period. This study was done to identify factors influencing treatment decisions among breast cancer patients in the Philippine General Hospital Cancer Institute–Medical Oncology Outpatient Clinic. Materials and Methods This was a cross-sectional study that made use of a questionnaire and structured interview. Descriptive statistics were utilized in the analysis of the data. This allowed identification of patient demographics, economic profile, cancer profile, sources of financial or medical assistance, and summary of patient’s responses to identify the factors influencing treatment decisions among breast cancer patients. Results A total of 272 participants were included. This study identified the following factors as having influence on treatment decisions: high level of satisfaction to the consultation with their attending physician, caring and sincere communication about prognosis and likelihood of benefit from treatment, family as person of influence, the patient’s collaborative role in the decision making process, the desire of cure, and trust with their doctors. Conclusion Health practices and treatment decisions among Filipino breast cancer patients are widely affected by an interplay of the following factors: family, community, doctor’s recommendations, patient’s satisfaction and participation in the decision-making, health care access, and adverse treatments.

scholarly journals The Balance of Spiritual and Nutritional Needs Improves the Well-being of Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (T6) ◽  
pp. 138-142
Author(s):  
Aat Sriati ◽  
Laili Rahayuwati ◽  
Maria Komariah ◽  
Hendrawati Hendrawati ◽  
Iceu Amira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Nutritional Needs

Background. The high prevalence and incidence of breast cancer in Indonesia remains a disheartening issue, for it has turned out to be a threat for the quality of Indonesian women’s life. Let alone the fact that the patients and their families often lose interest in recognizing the issue of breast cancer, both benign and malignant. Besides, the problem faced by breast cancer patients in determining which kind of diagnosis or best therapy is still overlooked by the patients as well as their family members. This includes their indifference toward the patients’ nutrition during chemotherapy, which now thus must be taken into consideration. Purpose. This research aims at observing the needs in general breast cancer patients during their chemotherapy and post-therapy period. Methods. This research is the result of qualitative data collected by case study on 17 breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Al-Ihsan Hospital, Bandung District and Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung City. These patients have undergone an in-depth interview either on their own or accompanied by a family member. Results. The result of the qualitative research is obtained through content analysis observation, showing a shallow understanding about therapy, both generally and specifically, regarding the importance of increasing spiritual support besides nutrition and the escalation of its amount on the patient and their families. In fact, one of the things that support the patient’s immune system during their chemotherapy is the sufficient condition of nutrition. Not only that, the result shows that cancer survivors claim they keep spiritual aspect and a balanced intake of nutrition during and after therapy. Conclusion. Therefore, it is necessary to make a formula about spiritual and nutritional needs of breast cancer patients, in the preparatory, momentary, and preempting stage of chemotherapy.

scholarly journals Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients in Malaysia: An Early Report From the MyBCC Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 312-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aina Farhana Zulkipli ◽  
Tania Islam ◽  
Nur Aishah Mohd Taib ◽  
Maznah Dahlui ◽  
Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Hospital Treatment ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background. The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased and little is known on CAM use during the initial period. Therefore, the aim was to determine prevalence of CAM use among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients prior to seeking conventional treatment. Methods. This is a cross-sectional study involved interviewing newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) using a structured questionnaire. Eligible respondents were interviewedduring a routine clinical visit. Results. A total of 400 patients were interviewed, of whom 139 (34.8%) were CAM users. Dietary supplementation (n = 107, 77.0%) was the most frequently used type of CAM, followed by spiritual healing (n = 40, 28.8%) and traditional Chinese medicine (n = 32, 23.0%). Malay ethnic group (n = 61, 43.9%) was the largest group of CAM users, followed by Chinese (n = 57, 41.0%) and Indian (n = 20, 14.4%). Majority of these CAM users (n = 87, 73.1%) did not disclose the use of CAM to their doctors. Most of them used remedies based on the recommendation of family and friends. Malay ethnicity and patients with 3 or more comorbidities were more likely to use CAM. Conclusion. There is substantial use of CAM among breast cancer patients in UMMC prior to seeking hospital treatment, and the most popular CAM modality is dietary supplements. Since, the majority of CAM users do not disclose the use of CAM to their physicians, therefore health care providers should ensure that those patients who are likely to use CAM are appropriately counseled and advised.

scholarly journals PENGARUH DUKUNGAN SPIRITUAL TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP PENDERITA KANKER PAYUDARA PASCA KEMOTERAPI

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-151
Author(s):  
Yusniarita Yusniarita
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quality Of Research

The Rejang Lebong district prevalence of breast cancer in women of reproductiveage or premenopausal compare with women who had menopause also affects of treatmentsuch as chemotherapy and lack of family support in the from of spiritual support couldinfluence quality of the life of patients. The purpose of this study to determine the effect ofspiritual support to the quality of life of breast cancer patients post chemotherapy at RejangLebong district. Metode Quasi Experiment One Group Pre dan Post Test. The was population33 and sampel was 12 respondents. There are differnences in the quality of research results tosupport the spiritual life of breast cancer patients after chemotherapy in Rejang lebong district2014. This discusstions are expected to patients in order to inprove the quality of life andspiritual breast cancer patients for example thorough spiritual activities such as recitation andfor health workers in order to conduof health education about breast cancer

scholarly journals Mitos dan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Desa Tentang Kanker Payudara

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Atik Triratnawati ◽  
Dewi Novyantari
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Preventive Behavior ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Unhealthy Behavior ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Participatory Observation

Background: Breast cancer is a scary disease among the society. Myths related to breast cancer that still exist in society will affect their preventive behavior.Objective: To identify the knowledge and myths  in society about breast cancer.Method: This ethnographic study used participatory observation and in-depth interviews with 12 informants consisting of 3 breast cancer patients and 9 non-breast cancer survivors in Jlegiwinangun Village, Kutowinangun, Kebumen, Central Java.Results and Discussion: Breast cancer was considered a frightening disease that can be caused by heredity, eating patterns, and unhealthy behavior. The existing of breast cancer myths, which dispread verbally is indicated that myths is important as preventive behavior.Conclusion: Knowledge and myths of breast cancer in Jlegiwinangun Village are a part of preventive behavior. The existing of  myths are indicated the limited insight and information related aetiology, cure and prevention to breast cancer.Kata kunci: myths, community knowledge, village, breast cancer

scholarly journals Factors Causing Delays and Barriers to Early Diagnosis and Treatment Among Women With Breast Cancer in Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation Charity Clinic, Yangon

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 59s-59s
Author(s):  
S. Shwe ◽  
P. Thet Htoon ◽  
T. Win ◽  
M.P. Sin ◽  
E. Zan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Patient Delay ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
System Delay ◽  
Breast Lump ◽  
Small Breast

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females in Myanmar but patients often receive treatment rather late. Delays in seeking treatment of breast cancer for a period longer than 3 months, is associated with lower survival. Hence it is important to find out the causes of the delays so that necessary measures may be implemented with a view to improving treatment outcome. Aim: To explore the delays and barriers to early diagnosis and treatment among the breast cancer patients in Yangon. Methods: A mixed method design. All breast cancer patients (total 104) participated in the structured interview and (16) in the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) sessions. Site at Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation's Charity clinic from September 2017 to February 2018. Results: Some 32.4% had (patient delay - consulted a medical personnel more than 3 months after noticing signs and symptoms), 19.4% had (general practitioner (GP) delay- to refer to cancer specialist) and 44.4% had (hospital or system delay –i.e., treatment delay after first consultation with specialists). Reasons for patient delay were not knowing that painless small breast lump could be serious (37.5%), socioeconomic constraints (18.8%), too busy working (9.4%) too scared (7.8%) and too shy (4.7%). People living in Yangon had 3.8 times less delay than those living outside (OR 3.8, χ2 = 7.4, P < 0.004); those unemployed were 2.4 times less delay than used (OR 2.4, χ2 = 3.77, P < 0.02); negative attitude toward breast lump and being worried had 8 times less chance of patient delay (OR= 8, χ2=19.9, P ≤ 0.0001). Those who perceived that a painless breast lump was serious are 8.8 times less likely to have patient delay (OR 8.8, χ2 = 3.08, P < 0.001). The odds of having GP delay are 3.2 times higher among those having patient delay (OR=3.2, χ2=5.6, P < 0.02). By FGD most of the survivors revealed reasons for delay which were limited information, economic, use of traditional medicine and sociocultural issues. Conclusion: Lack of knowledge was the highest cause of the patient delay, followed by perception, socioeconomic factors and accessibility to health care and so these need to be overcome. The GP delay and system delay need to be further explored to ascertain the exact causes.

scholarly journals Ascertaining breast cancer patient experiences through a journey map: A qualitative study protocol

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0244355
Author(s):  
Laura Ciria-Suarez ◽  
Paula Jiménez-Fonseca ◽  
María Palacín-Lois ◽  
Mónica Antoñanzas-Basa ◽  
Ana Férnández-Montes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Medical Oncologists ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Patients Experience

Background The current cancer care system must be improved if we are to have in-depth knowledge about breast cancer patients’ experiences throughout all the stages of their disease. Aim This study seeks to describe breast cancer patients’ experience over the course of the various stages of illness by means of a journey model. Methods This is a qualitative descriptive study. Individual, semi-structured interviews will be administered to women with breast cancer and breast cancer survivors. Patients will be recruited from nine large hospitals in Spain and intentional sampling will be used. Data will be collected by means of a semi-structured interview that was elaborated with the help of medical oncologists, nurses, and psycho-oncologists. Data will be processed adopting a thematic analysis approach. Discussion The outcomes of this study will afford new insights into breast cancer patients’ experiences, providing guidance to improve the care given to these individuals. This protocol aims to describe the journey of patients with breast cancer through the healthcare system to establish baseline data that will serve as the basis for the development and implementation of a patient-centered, evidence-based clinical pathway.

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