Kvinnors erfarenheter att leva med bröstcancer : en litteraturstudie

Sammanfattning: Background: Breast cancer is today the most common cancer among women in the world. For many women, a breast cancer diagnosis means a constant fear, stress, physical changes and low self-esteem that negatively affect their lives. The responsibility of the health service includes informing and supporting these people throughout the course of the disease. This literature study contributes to more knowledge about women's experiences of living with breast cancer. Aim: The aim was to describe women's experiences of living with breast cancer. Method: This literature study was conducted with qualitative articles. A total of 9 scientific articles were included. Results: The results were compiled into two categories. The first category is "women's experience of the body" which has under the category "body perception" and "emotional". Second category "women's need for support during and after treatment" which has under the category "insufficient support of care staff" and "increased need for support to protect mental illness and suffering in women". Conclusion: In order to prevent women with breast cancer from feeling unwell, increased knowledge and emotional support is required from both health care professionals and relatives.