Exploring Meaning of Life in Women With Breast Cancer in Taiwan: A Phenomenological Study

Background: Globally, breast cancer is the most common cancer type in terms of incidence for women. Women with breast cancer endure higher levels of psychological distress than other types of cancer because many lose their identity as a woman, which is an additional characteristic of their psycholog...

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Published in:The Journal of Nursing Research 2022-10, Vol.30 (5), p.010-010
Main Authors: Fan-Ko SUN, Ann LONG, Yun Shan TSENG, YuChun YAO
Format: Article
Language:Chinese
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breast cancer
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phenomenological study
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the meaning of life
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women's cancers
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Summary:Background: Globally, breast cancer is the most common cancer type in terms of incidence for women. Women with breast cancer endure higher levels of psychological distress than other types of cancer because many lose their identity as a woman, which is an additional characteristic of their psychological distress. Research using phenomenology to explore “the meaning of life” is rare among women with breast cancer. ＜br＞ Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of women with breast cancer on “the meaning of life.” ＜br＞ Methods: A phenomenological approach was used. Twenty-six women living with breast cancer drawn from a cancer treatment hospital in Taiwan participated in this study. A semi structured interview was utilized to collect the data, and Colaizzi's seven steps were used to analyze the data. ＜br＞ Results: Four themes emerged: (a) value of overcoming suffering, (b) value of reciprocal love, (c) value of self-transcendence, and (d) value of spiritual comfort. This means that the
ISSN:1682-3141