Experiences of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: A study at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana.
Senam KudjawuJoana Agyeman-YeboahPublished in: Nursing open (2021)
Participants experienced hair loss, changes in skin and nail pigmentation and social isolation. The study further revealed that inadequate access to information from healthcare providers and lack of resources coupled with financial constraints were among the major challenges participants faced. However, varied supports from significant others were of much help which enabled participants to go through their chemotherapy successfully.