A Review of Breast Cancer Survivorship Issues from Survivors' Perspectives.
10.4048/jbc.2014.17.3.189
- Author:
Jihyoung CHO
1
;
So Youn JUNG
;
Jung Eun LEE
;
Eun Jung SHIM
;
Nam Hyoung KIM
;
Zisun KIM
;
Guiyun SOHN
;
Hyun Jo YOUN
;
Ku Sang KIM
;
Hanna KIM
;
Jong Won LEE
;
Min Hyuk LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms;
Quality of life;
Survivors
- MeSH:
Breast Neoplasms*;
Diet;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Motor Activity;
Pathology;
Quality of Life;
Survival Rate*;
Survivors;
Telemedicine
- From:Journal of Breast Cancer
2014;17(3):189-199
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Despite the fact that more breast cancer survivors are currently enjoying longer lifespans, there remains limited knowledge about the factors and issues that are of greatest significance for these survivors, particularly from their perspectives. This review was based on the concept that the topics addressed should focus on the perspectives of current survivors and should be extended to future modalities, which physicians will be able to use to gain a better understanding of the hidden needs of these patients. We intended to choose and review dimensions other than the pathology and the disease process that could have been overlooked during treatment. The eight topics upon which we focused included: delay of treatment and survival outcome; sexual well-being; concerns about childbearing; tailored follow-up; presence of a family history of breast cancer; diet and physical activity for survivors and their families; qualitative approach toward understanding of breast cancer survivorship, and; mobile health care for breast cancer survivors. Through this review, we aimed to examine the present clinical basis of the central issues noted from the survivors' perspectives and suggest a direction for future survivorship-related research.
