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September 10, 2025Saúde e SociedadeOpen Access

When breast cancer crosses real life: sexuality, conjugality, and gender issues from the perspective of surviving women

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ABAline Veras Morais BrilhanteLSLuciana Andrade da Mota SampaioLMLuana Carneiro Martins

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals how breast cancer impacts sexuality and conjugality for survivors.

Key Points

  • The treatment of breast cancer negatively affects women's perceptions of sexuality and body identity.
  • Participants highlighted struggles with gender identity and changes in intimate relationships after diagnosis.
  • Data collected from eleven women was analyzed using Bardin’s content analysis theory, leading to critical insights.
  • Findings emphasize the need for support systems addressing sexuality and gender issues in cancer care.

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Brilhante et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b18b54b1d3bfb60e896chttps://doi.org/10.1590/s0104-12902025240198en
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