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The Experience of Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer—A Review of the Literature.
- Source :
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Health Care for Women International . May2015, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p514-542. 29p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Women's experiences with metastatic breast cancer have received little research attention. We reviewed published articles (1984–2013) reporting research examining women's experiences of metastatic breast cancer (n= 33). Findings from quantitative studies were categorized into three broad areas: adverse consequences, satisfaction with health care providers, and strategies for living. Themes identified from qualitative findings include living as a social outsider; importance of hope; health and quality of life; positive experiences; experiences at end of life; and strategies for living. More research is needed to explore experiences of subgroups to appropriately respond to women's diverse care needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07399332
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health Care for Women International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 103794505
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2014.896364