Keep Psychology Breast Cancer Patients

Keep Psychology Breast Cancer Patients

women with breast cancer , not just the condition of her body are sore . However , the mental state of the patient is affected .

Breast cancer is a disease that stems from abnormalities of glandular cells , duct glands , and tissues supporting the breast , not including the breast skin . This was said by the Division of Hematology - Oncology Clinic Department of Medicine Faculty of medicine - RSCM RSUPN , Dr. Dr. Noorwati Sutandyo , SpPD , KHOM at the Pfizer campaign Woman Care ( PWC ) held by PT Pfizer Indonesia some time ago .

" Breast cancer is a type of cancer that often affects women compared with other cancers . And until now the exact cause is unknown , " said a doctor who also practiced at Dharmais Cancer Hospital , Jakarta .

He added , that needs to be considered is the risk factor . Increasingly elderly woman the more likely she will get breast cancer . But , you also should be wary because this disease can also occur at a younger age . Family history of breast cancer , reproductive history , age of menarche is 11 years old , first pregnancy at age 40 , and menopause at the age under 54 years .

" The onset of physical complaints , emotional setbacks , Loosening of social relations and reduced communication between husband and wife , generally become incident arising in a person suffering from breast cancer , " said the lecturer in the Division of Hematology - Oncology Clinic Faculty of medicine / RSCM that .

Well , factors that must be considered in relation to married couples (couples ) by breast cancer patients undergoing treatment , and post- mastectomy or the other , psychologically occurs chronic fatigue ( fatigue ) . The impact was accompanied by vomiting during chemotherapy , showed symptoms similar to menopause , such as the reluctance of conjugal intercourse because of a decrease in sex hormone levels .

Survivor is a term for cancer patients who have gone through a series of treatments and therapies to successfully cured of cancer cells . For a breast cancer survivor breast pascapengangkatan , the support of the people closest to it is important to restore confidence . A survivor women want to be appreciated as a whole as it was before removal of the breast .

As said psychologist from the University of Indonesia , Zoya Amirin Dianaesthika , MPsi that the mood of patients with breast cancer greatly affect their health .

" Psychologically they are affected by breast cancer in desperate need of emotional support The people nearby , especially the husband who played a major role in the process of therapy and treatment , " said Zoya .