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This study aims to explore the psychological distress and coping strategies among women with breast cancer receiving treatment.

August 9, 2026Asian Journal of OncologyOpen Access

Living with breast cancer: A qualitative exploration of psychological distress and coping among women in an Indian tertiary care setting

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ABAbhishek BasuMidnapore Medical College and Hospital IPIpsita PaluiRaiganj University

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Qualitative exploration reveals significant psychological distress in women with breast cancer, highlighting the need for integrated psychosocial support.

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This study aims to explore the psychological distress and coping strategies among women with breast cancer receiving treatment.
Qualitative exploratory study with 20 women with breast cancer receiving treatment.
In-depth semi-structured interviews conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Participants included those at various disease stages, including metastatic disease.
Participants experienced significant emotional, physical, and social distress regardless of disease stage.
Major themes included emotional shock, treatment-related suffering, disruption of social roles, and coping mechanisms.
Family support and spirituality were identified as key coping strategies.

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Basu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d6e2e1896536c840813 https://doi.org/10.25259/asjo_14_2026

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Qualitative exploration reveals significant psychological distress in women with breast cancer, highlighting the need for integrated psychosocial support.

Living with breast cancer: A qualitative exploration of psychological distress and coping among women in an Indian tertiary care setting

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Living with breast cancer: A qualitative exploration of psychological distress and coping among women in an Indian tertiary care setting

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