How did women with breast cancer experience the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic? A qualitative study.

Josée SavardAdèle Jobin-ThébergeVéronique MassicotteCatherine Banville

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

The COVID-19 outbreak is a major medical, psychological, social, and occupational stressor for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. We offer recommendations to reduce the impact of subsequent waves of COVID-19 and other epidemics in this population.

Keyphrases

healthcare
coronavirus disease
sars cov
polycystic ovary syndrome
mental health
breast cancer risk
clinical practice
combination therapy
sleep quality
young adults
insulin resistance
respiratory syndrome coronavirus