Suchergebnisse

Objective: The study aims to know the experience of mastectomized woman face to falling ill and surviving breast
cancer. Method: It is a qualitative study, carried out with five women that have survived breast cancer, were
mastectomized, had a high degree of resilience and were treated at the Oncology Unit of the Teaching Hospital in
southern Brazil. Data collection has occurred at home, from august to October 2011, through semi-structured
interviews and thematic analysis. The ethical aspects were respected. Results: The experience of cancer was
permeated by many feelings for these women, but they have found strength in the support of their family, friends,
religion and faith. After the treatments, they have sought alternative ways to survive with quality. Conclusions:
Nursing has a key role in evaluating needs of the mastectomized woman and contributing to her social reintegration

Objective: To know the manifestations and needs concerning the process of death and dying of the person with
cancer at the end of their lives. Methods: This paper is a qualitative and descriptive case study. The scenario
was the participants' homes, who were also bound to the Interdisciplinary Homecare Program, in Pelotas/RS.
Five persons with cancer at the end of their lives participated, four were male and one female. Data collection
was carried out through semi-structured interviews and participant observation, from August to September
2015. Three or four meetings happened in their homes and thematic analysis was applied. Results: Four
categories emerged: Emotional demonstrations and necessities; Social demonstrations and necessities; Physical
demonstrations and necessities; Spiritual demonstrations and necessities. Conclusion: Cancer modifies
patients and relatives' lives, which demands skill and sensitive look from health professionals, when aiming to
completely assist patients, considering their physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions.