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Experiences of breast cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.
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- The psychosocial and emotional experiences of cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.Seminars in oncology · 2022Pooled it
- Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Studies.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterPooled it
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- Impact of COVID-19 on health care and quality of life in women with breast cancer.JNCI cancer spectrum · 2023Article
- "I Had to Do It All Alone": Hispanic Perspectives on Navigating Breast Cancer Treatment.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Patients' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the change to telephone consultations in cancer care.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors.
methodsThis qualitative descriptive study included 18 breast cancer survivors who completed cancer treatment within the last five years in Istanbul, Turkey. A directed content analysis was performed using the quality-of-life domains as guiding themes.
resultsThe mean age was 51 ± 5.9, and the average months since active treatment were 26.5 ± 9.8 (9-48). Six themes and associated categories are as follows: Physical functioning; Changes in physical activity and weight, new physical symptoms, Role functioning; Work-life, changes in household chores, Emotional functioning; Emotional changes, fear of having the COVID-19 infection, Cognitive Functioning; Risk Perception about the COVID-19 infection, reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic' measures, Social Functioning; Familial relationship changes, social interactions, General Health/Utilization of Healthcare services; Changes in routine follow-ups, changes in diet.
conclusionBreast cancer survivors had different challenges causing new physical and psychological symptoms such as lymphedema, pain, burnout, and anxiety that may have long-term effects on their quality of life.
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