Factors impacting quality of life for breast cancer survivors

Stephanie C. Davis, Elizabeth Snyder

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Abstract

According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer became the most common cancer in the world in 2020 and accounted for 685,000 deaths globally. In this article, breast cancer risk factors, considerations for genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 variants, signs and symptoms, and treatment are briefly discussed. Factors that impact the well-being and quality of life of women who have or have had breast cancer are also explored in depth, and practice implications for primary care providers are noted.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17-23
Number of pages7
JournalNurse Practitioner
Volume49
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2024

Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Nursing

Keywords

  • body image
  • breast cancer
  • breast cancer survivorship
  • breast cancer treatment
  • coping
  • genetic testing
  • mental health
  • quality of life
  • social support

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