The relationship between mother with breast cancer and her children and the experiencing of their mother’s disease (part i)

Authors

  • Majda Šmit

Abstract

The article deals with the experiencing of children whose mother has breast cancer. The survey of literature brings theoretical aspects of the role and functioning of the family with a cancer patient, followed by the description of how a mother should tell the children about her disease and their reactions to it. The role of the nurse in education, advocacy and support is presented. Post-graduate training in oncology nursing is strongly recommended, with the stress on holistic assistance to women with breast cancer (breast cancer nurse). In the conclusion, the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication between mother and her child is stressed. Additional forms of help that could enhance communication among breast cancer patients and their relatives are also described. Propositions should be prepared by the professionals from oncology nursing care in cooperation with professionals from psycho-oncology and social work.

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Published

2005-09-01

How to Cite

Šmit, M. (2005). The relationship between mother with breast cancer and her children and the experiencing of their mother’s disease (part i). Slovenian Nursing Review, 39(3), 195–200. Retrieved from https://obzornik.zbornica-zveza.si/index.php/ObzorZdravNeg/article/view/2552

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 3 (2005)

Section

Retrospective (archive)

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