Abstract
Women's experiences with metastatic breast cancer have received little research attention. We reviewed published articles (1984-2013) reporting research examining women's experiences of metastatic breast cancer (n = 33). Findings from quantitative studies were categorized into three broad areas: adverse consequences, satisfaction with health care providers, and strategies for living. Themes identified from qualitative findings include living as a social outsider; importance of hope; health and quality of life; positive experiences; experiences at end of life; and strategies for living. More research is needed to explore experiences of subgroups to appropriately respond to women's diverse care needs.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 514-542 |
| Number of pages | 29 |
| Journal | Health Care for Women International |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
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