Open AccessLife Without a Breast: Exploring the Experiences of Young Nigerian Women After Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
Author(s) -
Olalekan Olasehinde,
Olujide Arije,
Funmilola Wuraola,
Marguerite L. Samson,
Olawumi Olajide,
Timothy Alabi,
Olukayode Arowolo,
Carla BoutinFoster,
Olusegun Isaac Alatise,
T. Peter Kingham
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.18.00248
Subject(s) - psychosocial , mastectomy , medicine , breast cancer , coping (psychology) , qualitative research , family medicine , gynecology , cancer , psychiatry , social science , sociology
The majority of women managed for breast cancer in Nigeria are relatively young, many in their forties. Mastectomy, the most common surgical treatment, raises psychosocial concerns. Understanding these concerns may help address the fears of women who refuse treatment and aid in the care of those who have had mastectomy.