Introduction: Having breast cancer or receiving treatment has been seen as a traumatic
experience for women due to its impacts on their self-image and sexual relationship, and …

The diagnosis of breast cancer (BC) is associated with psychological stress. Various factors
that contribute to psychological reactions are from the diagnosis of cancer to long uncertain …

Introduction Breast cancer represents a traumatic experience with a psychological burden.
The prevalence of psychological distress (which include depression and anxiety) among …

Background Breast cancer (BC) diagnosis and treatment can affect women both physically
and psychologically. Women with BC undergo various painful and debilitating therapies as …

Introduction: Even though breast cancer incidence is lower in Sub-Saharan Africa, its
mortality is higher in these countries. However, the impact does not end with diagnosis and …

Purpose Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women in Sweden and
worldwide. Treatment leads to increased survival of patients, but they are at risk to …

Background and purpose: Breast cancer causes many psychological disorders such as
sleep disturbances and depression. The current study was, therefore, intended to describe …

Background Depression and fatigue are common consequences of breast cancer that lead
to dysfunction and reduced quality of life of patients. The aim of the present study was to …

Background Patients diagnosed with breast cancer were reported to have high levels of
psychosocial distress and poor quality of life (QOL). Mindfulness is believed to improve QOL …

Background: The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer often result in significant
psychological distress. However, the manner in which distress differentially affects patients …