'I don't talk about my distress to others; I feel that I have to suffer my problems...' Voices of Indian women with breast cancer: a qualitative interview study.

Sunitha DanielChitra VenkateswaranAnn HutchinsonMiriam J Johnson

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)

Psychological concerns related to disease and treatment are common in Indian women with particular emphasis on body image issues associated with hair loss. Family and faith were key support systems for almost all the women, although it could also be the causes of distress.

Keyphrases

mental health
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnant women
combination therapy
skeletal muscle
pregnancy outcomes
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
patient reported