Abstract
Background: Adjuvant chemotherapy is used to treat breast cancer after the removal of the tumour. Side effects may occur since chemotherapy affects all of the body cells. The nurse should be able to provide good care, to do so it requires that she/he takes part of patients’ experiences of adjuvant chemotherapy. Aim: The aim was to describe women’s experiences of adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer Method: A literature review based on 13 scientific articles with qualitative approach was executed. Results: The result consisted of three main categories: experiencing a changed body, experiencing a changed mind and perceived impact on social life. It was revealed that women experienced both physical and psychological side effects and they had a great impact on their social life. Conclusion: The conclusion shows the importance of the nurse’s support in form of information and care.
| Date of Award | 2015-May-21 |
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| Original language | Swedish |
| Supervisor | Susanne Nilsson (Supervisor) & Inga-Britt Lindh (Examiner) |
Educational program
- Study Programme in Nursing
University credits
- 15 HE credits
Swedish Standard Keywords
- Nursing (30305)
Keywords
- chemotherapy
- women
- breast cancer
- experiences
- literature review