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This study aims to explore the lived experiences of female breast cancer survivors, emphasizing challenges and social support.

Challenges, Changes and Social Support: A Phenomenological Perspective of Female Breast Cancer Survivors

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Phenomenological study reveals challenges and social support in female breast cancer survivors, highlighting the need for holistic care.

This study aims to explore the lived experiences of female breast cancer survivors, emphasizing challenges and social support.
Conducted phenomenological interviews with six female breast cancer survivors in Cebu City.
Utilized semi-structured, in-depth conversation techniques for data collection.
Employed Colaizzi’s method for thematic analysis of the data.
Identified themes of challenges, dramatic life changes, and the importance of social support.
Survivors reported emotional and physical challenges, including financial stress and pain.
Emphasized the role of family, friends, and spiritual networks in coping and recovery.

Moturi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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