The Body after Cancer: A Qualitative Study on Breast Cancer Survivors' Body Representation.

Valeria Sebri Ilaria Durosini Davide MazzoniGabriella Pravettoni

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

The words and the themes that characterized the participants' reports highlighted the impact of cancer diagnosis and oncological therapies on breast cancer survivors. The participation in the psychological intervention focused on self-compassion towards their body helps women to create an improved body perception.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
randomized controlled trial
squamous cell
physical activity
polycystic ovary syndrome
prostate cancer
pregnant women
emergency department
young adults
adipose tissue
robot assisted
pregnancy outcomes
insulin resistance
radical prostatectomy
adverse drug
minimally invasive
breast cancer risk