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A STUDY OF POSTDIAGNOSIS BREAST CANCER CONCERNS FOR WOMEN LIVING IN RURAL AND REMOTE QUEENSLAND. PART II: SUPPORT ISSUES.

Authors :
McGrath, Pam
Patterson, Carla
Yates, Patsy
Treloar, Sue
Oldenburg, Brian
Loos, Colleen
Source :
Australian Journal of Rural Health. Feb99, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p43-52. 10p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

This paper presents the recent findings from a study on the postdiagnosis support needs of women with breast cancer living in rural and remote Queensland. The findings presented in this discussion focus on support needs from the perspective of the women experiencing breast cancer as well as health service providers. The tyranny of distance imposes unique hardships, such as separation from family and friends, during a time of great vulnerability for treatment, the need to travel long distances for support and follow-up services, and extra financial burdens, which can combine to cause strains on the marital relationship and family cohesion. Positive indications are, however, that the rural communities operate on strong, informal networks of support. This network of family, friends and community can, and does, play an active role in the provision of emotional and practical support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10385282
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Australian Journal of Rural Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5594286
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-1584.1999.00216.x