Introduction: Quality of life is an important issue in chronic diseases, especially in cancer. Considering the religion in quality of life is important. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the role of religious coping in predicting the quality of life dimensions in patients with breast cancer. Methods: The study was a descriptive- correlation. The study population was the patients with br...

Participation Rate, Family Histories, Symptoms, and Incidence of Breast Cancer in the Screening Program for Population Covered by Arak Health Centers

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore and understand women's pathways to breast cancer diagnosis and factors influencing this journey. DESIGN AND SETTING Indepth interviews were conducted with clients at a tertiary level breast cancer clinic in Cape Town, South Africa. A thematic analysis was performed underpinned by the theoretical concepts of the Model of Pathways to Treatment fra...

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed in women. early detection a programthat combines diagnosis for symptomatic patients with opportunistic breast clinical examination screening. Thisstudy was conducted to demonstrate drawback of screening.Methodology: A group 200 were consulted at women’s health center AL-Elweiya maternityteaching hospital Baghdad between January 2021 and J...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To review the symptoms of urogenital atrophy in breast cancer survivors, influencing factors, and their effects on performance. DATA SOURCES Review of qualitative and quantitative research data that describe pain, function, satisfaction, and quality of life related to urologic, genital, and sexual function. DATA SYNTHESIS Breast cancer treatment can induce or exacerbate s...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to provide practical, evidence-based guidelines for evaluating and treating common menopausal symptoms following breast cancer. METHODS Literature review of the causes, assessment and management of menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients. RESULTS A number of nonhormonal treatments are effective in treating hot flashes. Whether pharmacological t...

Lymphedema of the arm is a common complication of breast cancer with symptoms that can persist over long periods of time. For older women (over 50% of breast cancer cases) it means living with the potential for long-term complications of persistent lymphedema in conjunction with the common diseases and disabilities of aging over survivorship. We identified women > or =65 years diagnosed with pr...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the presence of C-reactive protein (CRP) in breast milk and any relationship between changes in CRP in breast milk and blood, and the severity of systemic and breast symptoms experienced during mastitis. METHODS Mothers (n = 26) were followed prospectively from day 5 postpartum to the end of their lactation. Milk from each breast, blood, 24-hour urine samples and data...