Treatment withdrawal experiences of women with breast cancer: A phenomenological study

CONCLUSION: Women's behaviours became transformed by suffering. Actions were influenced by physical and psychological distress, misconceptions about treatments, and appearance changes by self-determination through self-protection.RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Healthcare professionals should respect women's autonomy and work collaboratively to ensure their decision-making with accurate information and awareness of the potential risks and benefits of treatment withdrawal need to concern.PMID:38528376 | DOI:10.1111/jocn.17142
Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research