Men's experiences of their partner's primary and recurrent breast cancer.
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Christie Hospital NHS Trust, and Macmillan Practice Development Unit, University of Manchester School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, Piccadilly South, UK.Issue Date
2001-03
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The reaction and support from the partner of the woman with breast cancer is viewed by health professionals as an important factor in her adjustment to disease. However, there is little theory and research that focuses on the individual concerns and experiences of the man living with a woman who has breast cancer. Literature concerning the experience of breast cancer recurrence for both the partner and the patient is particularly sparse. The aim of this literature review is to explore the experiences of male partners of women with breast cancer. The role of the male partner supporting the woman with breast cancer, and the potential concerns he may have, will be explored. It will also focus on the partners' experience of living with a woman with primary breast cancer. Finally, the partners' experience of living with a woman with a recurrence of metastatic breast cancer will be considered. Relevant literature is reviewed and critiqued to place current knowledge in context, including identifying areas for further research.Citation
Men's experiences of their partner's primary and recurrent breast cancer. 2001, 5 (1):42-8 Eur J Oncol NursJournal
European Journal of Oncology NursingDOI
10.1054/ejon.2000.0127PubMed ID
12849047Type
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1462-3889ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1054/ejon.2000.0127
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