Psychosocial issues and care guidelines in women with breast cancer and mastectomy

Information for nursing staff, 2022, 55(3), 61-65.

I. Sokolova, D. Gavrailova, D. Hadzhideleva

Faculty of Public Health „Prof. Dr. Tsekomir Vodenicharov, PhD“, Medical University ‒ Sofia

Abstract. Worldwide, breast cancer is considered the second most common type of cancer in women. The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer subject patients to a variety of painful and debilitating therapies that cause numerous physical changes and can lead to various emotional and psychological traumas. Therefore, the provision of counseling support is one of the main factors contributing to the relief of psychological symptoms, control of negative thoughts and reduction of negative emotions experienced by women.

Key words: psychosocial care, nursing care, mastectomy, breast cancer

Address for correspondence: Iliana Sokolova, e-mail: i.sokolova@foz.mu-sofia.bg