Breast Cancer Diagnosis The Psychosocial and Educational...

What are the psychosocial and educational needs of a breast cancer patient? In the United States, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer that women are diagnosed with (Stephens, Osowski, Fidale, Spagnoli, 2008). Those diagnosed tend to go through stages of fear, disbelief, shock, and sadness. â€Å"Nurses can improve the quality of care for women with breast cancer and their families by providing additional support services and post-treatment information during the initial education and follow-up call†(Stephens, Osowski, Fidale, Spagnoli, 2008). Psychosocial issues can interfere with the patient’s ability to cope with their treatment and may cause anxiety, panic, vulnerability, and even isolation. Nurses need to be aware of†¦show more content†¦Deficient knowledge related to breast cancer education may also be evident. Another aspect of diagnosis and treatment was the need for clarity of information. â€Å"Women explained they had trouble focus ing after receiving information and of different interpretations about what they had heard†(Coyne, Borbasi, 2009). Anxiety may be present because of the patients’ future concerns, upcoming treatments, and family issues. Fear may also be an issue related to the risk for lymphedema and future recurrence of breast cancer in the other breast or metastasis to other areas of the body. Body image disturbance will be a diagnosis for patients electing to have a lumpectomy or a mastectomy, and those who develop lymphedema. Implementation Because breast cancer patients do not have a lot of preparatory time before surgery, they need a lot of psychosocial support and education. Building rapport with these patients is a key element to gaining their trust and helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment options. 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