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This research aims to explore the lived experiences of Ghanaian women following a breast cancer diagnosis, focusing on their coping mechanisms and challenges.

March 21, 2026BMC CancerOpen Access

Coping with breast cancer in Ghana: a qualitative study of women’s lived experiences following breast cancer diagnosis

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This research aims to explore the lived experiences of Ghanaian women following a breast cancer diagnosis, focusing on their coping mechanisms and challenges.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with fifteen women receiving breast cancer treatment.
Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using Braun and Clarke's analysis framework.
Participants were purposively sampled from a broader mixed methods study.
Diagnosed women experienced acute anxiety and catastrophic thinking about mortality.
Cancer treatment exacerbated emotional and physical challenges, affecting daily functioning and reproductive health.
Participants used personal choice, faith, and social networks as coping strategies.

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Qualitative study explores coping mechanisms in Ghanaian women with breast cancer, suggesting supportive strategies for care.

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Attah et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Coping with breast cancer in Ghana: a qualitative study of women’s lived experiences following breast cancer diagnosis

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