Keywords

Breast cancer, Psychological well-being, QOL, Spiritual well-being

Authors

1. Ferrell, Betty R. Ph.D., F.A.A.N.
2. Grant, Marcia D.N.Sc., F.A.A.N.
3. Funk, Brandi R.N., B.S.N.
4. Otis-Green, Shirley M.S.W., A.C.S.W.
5. Garcia, Nellie M.S.W., M.S.G.

Abstract

With an increasing number of women surviving breast cancer beyond treatment, the focus of care has shifted from the acute treatment-related side effects to long-term effects associated with changes in quality of life (QOL). Part I of this article described the impact of breast cancer on the domains of physical and social well-being of 21 long-term survivors of breast cancer through qualitative analysis. Part II explores the impact of breast cancer on the domains of psychological and spiritual well-being.