ReviewSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2023
"Who am I?" A qualitative meta-synthesis of Chemotherapy-induced alopecia and body image perception in breast cancer patients.
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- A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies of alopecia: Managing identity and appearance changes.British journal of health psychology · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review on the effects of logotherapy and meaning-centered therapy on psychological and existential symptoms in women with breast and gynecological cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Exercise interventions for self-perceived body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy in women diagnosed with breast cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regressions.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
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- The efficacy of scalp cooling in patients receiving chemotherapy for primary gynecologic cancers: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
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- Validating the Core Set for Vocational Rehabilitation in a Population of Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Translation and validation of the Chinese version of the adolescent and young adult psycho-oncology screening tool.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Alopecia in Children with Cancer: A Review from Pathophysiology to Management.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2025Review
- Beyond pink ribbons: The unmet needs of women with breast cancer.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2025Article
- Representations of breast cancer in Brazilian lesbian/bisexual cisgender women: perspectives of patients and women without a history of the disease.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Treatment Strategies for Cutaneous and Oral Mucosal Side Effects of Oncological Treatment in Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Trajectories and interactions of body image and subjective well-being in colorectal cancer patients with colostomy: a longitudinal study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Motherhood role concerns in young women with breast cancer: a mixed-methods study.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Symptom clusters and sentinel symptoms in breast cancer survivors based on self-reported outcomes:A cross-sectional survey.Journal of clinical nursing · 2025Article
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- Validation and responsiveness of the English version of the Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Distress Scale (CADS) in breast cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Understanding Patient Preferences Regarding the Important Determinants of Breast Cancer Treatment: A Narrative Scoping Review.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundSince alopecia may be the first physical evidence and sign of cancer diagnosis and treatment, it may have a more serious and challenging effect on a woman than the loss of breast tissue.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to summarize the current qualitative research which explores the body image perceptions of breast cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia. MATERIAL AND
methodsWe searched three electronic databases and reviewed studies from December 2011 to December 2021 for qualitative results analysing the experiences of women with breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical (JBI) appraisal tool was used to assess the quality of the targeted studies. The Meta-synthesis process developed by Sandelowski and Barroso was used to collect and analyse the data.
resultsWe discovered two main and five sub-themes from the meta-synthesis findings of 11 qualitative studies involving 225 women. The main themes were "I am not comfortable in this body" and "Who am I?". The first main theme revealed patients' intense reactions to their hair loss: "I'm in emotional chaos", "I am looking for a place to hide" and "I knew it and now I'm experiencing it".The second main theme of "Who am I?" contained two sub-themes: "What did my hair take from my femininity when it was gone?" and "Will I lose my partner after my hair?".
conclusionMeta-synthesis provided an up-to-date and integrated interpretation of scientific results about the experiences of women with breast cancer, alopecia, and their body image perceptions. This interpretation will facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the alopecia-body image relationship. Thus, the aim of the meta-synthesis results is that these will contribute to nurses' understanding of how alopecia, although a temporary symptom, affects women's perceptions of body image.
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