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Qualitative study presents ERAS protocol addressing erotic experiences of women with breast cancer, highlighting resilience and therapeutic support.
Introduction In recent decades, breast cancer has become one of the main public health problems. Women who experience this condition face not only a painful process during diagnosis, treatments, and surgical interventions, but also profound changes in their body image perception, relationships, sexuality, and family dynamics, as well as repercussions in their economic and work life. In this context, the general objective of this work is to give voice to women who live through the experience of cancer by sharing their stories. And present ERAS protocol focus on the Psychotherapeutic and Sexual support in the erotic experience of women with breast cancer Objective The main objective of this work is to present an ERAS protocol for the care of women with breast cancer from the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment, and after surgical interventions. The life history method was used to observe daily practices, culture, relationships, origins, and lived experiences over time, in order to understand the processes women go through to accept their roles within the family and society, shaped by socialization. By narrating their testimonies, these women become protagonists regardless of their position in the event. The aim is to give voice to women living with cancer, as their stories provide insight into the repercussions on their erotic lives and relationships, allowing for psychotherapeutic and sexual support. Likewise, these narratives can offer resources to other women going through similar experiences, providing alternative stories of resilience, information, and emotional support in their journey with breast cancer. Methods This is a qualitative study based on guided interviews compiling life testimonies of women surviving breast cancer-their encounters and disagreements, affections, sexuality, ruptures, new opportunities, and perspectives. Guided interviews were conducted with 12 women from different sociocultural backgrounds across Mexico, focusing on their psychotherapeutic and sexual support processes. Results The experiences revealed a significant impact on socioeconomic and work areas, with important repercussions at the family, couple, and sexual levels, reflected in abrupt life changes. Conclusions The results highlight key elements of resilience and learning derived from the experience of living with breast cancer. The impact on erotic life and relationships can be managed and restored through therapeutic support, particularly relational therapy, to restructure erotic-affective bonds. Disclosure No
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