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Screening and surviving breast cancer: Promoting health through vigilance

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is premised upon hermeneutical phenomenology. The method enables the narrative inquiry approach to research; from a therapeutic lens; the uniqueness it provides in coping and making- meaning of a chronic illness; breast cancer in order to facilitate healing body, mind, and spirit.

Author Details

Patricia K. Amado, RN, CNS

Sigma Membership

Lambda Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Surveillance, Breast Cancer, Recovery

Conference Name

26th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Conference Year

2015

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The lived experience of breast cancer in the surveillance phase of recovery: A liminal process

San Juan, Puerto Rico

The purpose of this presentation is premised upon hermeneutical phenomenology. The method enables the narrative inquiry approach to research; from a therapeutic lens; the uniqueness it provides in coping and making- meaning of a chronic illness; breast cancer in order to facilitate healing body, mind, and spirit.