Changes in participation for young women after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment: a qualitative study
- Published on 06/03/2025
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McArthur Amy Roder 1, Magasi Susan 1,2, Hamlish Tamara 3, Winters Cassandra A. 1,4, Hammel Joy 1,2
1 https://ror.org/02mpq6x41 Department of Disability and Human Development University of Illinois Chicago 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd 60612 Chicago IL USA
2 https://ror.org/02mpq6x41 Department of Occupational Therapy University of Illinois Chicago 1919 W. Tailor St 60612 Chicago IL USA
3 https://ror.org/02mpq6x41 Department of Medicine, Division of Academic Internal Medicine University of Illinois Chicago 840 South Wood Street 60612 Chicago IL USA
4 https://ror.org/00rs6vg23 Department of Internal Medicine The Ohio State University 395 W. 12th Avenue 43210 Columbus OH USA
Abstract
Background Though there is increasing attention to the experiences of young breast cancer survivors, there is a need to further examine participation changes for this population after active treatment. This study aimed to examine how person-environment interactions mediate young breast cancer survivors’ participation in life, focusing on features of disability within breast cancer survivorship.
Methods This qualitative study utilized a series of two...
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