The analysis focused on four central themes: (1) financial toxicity (healthcare costs, unplanned retirement, and insurance coverage of services); (2) family support (emotional support, Physical support); (3) informational needs (management of side effects, management of uncertainty, and balanced di...
Jaime Guillet
Although Latina women diagnosed with breast cancer may be at greater risk of psychosocial morbidity compared to white women, few utilize support services such as support groups. Reasons for this under-use among Latinas are unknown. Methods A cross-sectional telephone survey examined the association of...
Due to her diagnosis and treatment, Terri has had to step away from her job for the time being. However, Terri’s work family says her choice to share the story of her breast cancer journey is just another way in she’s living outthe missionof bringing good help to those in need. “...
“Breast cancer affects thousands of women, their friends, and their family each day,” said Dan Van Dyck, Executive Director of Standup for the Cure. “It’s important that we come together and support those in our community by doing what we can to help put an end to breast cancer.”...
“To be 40 years old and told you have breast cancer.” While early testing indicated Stage 0 pre-cancerous cells for Virginia, her family was rallying support from Kentucky to New York and several points in between. They were sending love, support and prayers to Virginia every step of ...
Despite the importance of information and support, most women had difficulty meeting these needs. Also, communication patterns both within the family and with health professionals were generally not helpful for these women. Issues related to the ill relative as "manager" of cancer-related information...
Family history and the risk of breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. An increased risk of breast cancer in women with a family history of breast cancer has been demonstrated by many studies using a variety of study designs. However, the extent of this risk varies according to...
NIH 1995K20 MH Family Coping and Breast Cancer ProgressionWeihs, Karen L. / George Washington University NIH 1994K20 MH Family Coping and Breast Cancer ProgressionWeihs, Karen L. / George Washington University NIH 1993K20 MH Family Coping and Breast Cancer ProgressionWeihs, Karen L. / George...
Forty-one African Americans participated in five focus groups: 22 cancer survivors and 19 caregivers. Participants discussed five themes: (1) a culture that discourages the discussion of cancer; (2) lack of support services for African American cancer survivors; (3) lack of support services for...