Psychosocial aspects breast cancer

3^rd World Congress on Women’s Health & Breast Cancer

October 03-05, 2016 London, UK

Radha Acharya Pandey

Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Nepal
Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Cancer Sci Ther

Abstract :

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in developed as well as developing countries. Breast cancer patients are facing various kinds of psychosocial problem which affects the overall health of the individual. The prevalence of emotional and mental distress among breast cancer patients is 42% which is the highest prevalence in comparisons with other cancer. Breast cancer and its treatment impact significantly on the daily function of newly diagnosed patients. Patients must live with physical squeal, including short term side effects and permanent changes of toxic treatments. In addition, the experience of being diagnosed and treatment of potentially fatal disease may negatively affect psychological status, physical well-being, disrupt family relation and social functioning. Cancer diagnosis and treatment are going to affect the patient's immediate family, such as spouse and children. Psychological well-being is the attempt to maintain a sense of control in the face of lifethreatening illness characterized by emotional distress, altered life priorities, and fear of the unknown, as well as positive life changes. Social well-being is the effort to deal with the impact of cancer on individual, their roles, and relationships. Breast cancer patient are facing various kinds of psychosocial problems like anxiety, depression, change in body image, relationship problem, sexuality problems, sadness, fear, anger and grief.

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