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Authentic experiences of social reintegration in breast cancer patients: A qualitative study

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DGDandan GuYGYizhou GuLJLili Jiang

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Qualitative study explores social reintegration experiences in breast cancer survivors, suggesting cultural considerations for interventions.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the social reintegration experiences of breast cancer survivors in a non-Western context and identify implications for intervention.
  • Qualitative study conducted from June to November 2024.
  • Purposive sampling recruited 16 breast cancer survivors.
  • Data analyzed using Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis.
  • Identified four major themes: personal capability reorganization, continuation of productive activities, regular social participation, and post-cancer identity reconstruction.
  • Survivors emphasized recovery of physical function and psychological resilience as critical for reintegration.
  • Highlighted the importance of social support in improving reintegration outcomes.

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Gu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf776faef96ed7f058babhttps://doi.org/10.1177/10519815261456688
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