ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors associated with the presence of depression symptoms in women after breast cancer. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 181 women with breast cancer, aged 57.0 years (SD = 9.5), who were undergoing treatment or after treatment in the Oncology Research Center in Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The questionnaire comprised items addressing general and health...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Breast cancer treatment can cause different side effects on the quality of life of women. Physical activity, in turn, can reduce these side effects. Objective: To investigate the physical activity and quality of life of women during and after breast cancer treatment. Methods: Sample of 174 women (57.0±9.5 years) during or after clinical treatment for breast cancer. Interview questionnaire...
RESUMO Introdução: A cirurgia é uma das modalidades de tratamento do câncer de mama e pode ser conservadora ou radical. Esse tipo de tratamento pode trazer alterações físicas e psicológicas para a vida das pacientes. Objetivo: Analisar a influência da cirurgia radical e conservadora sobre o tempo sentado, a imagem corporal e a qualidade de vida de mulheres após diagnóstico do câncer de mama. Métodos: Participar...