Take good care of the psychologic of breast cancer patients

In women with breast cancer, it's not just their body condition that hurts. However, the mental state of the sufferer is also greatly affected.

Breast cancer is a disease that originates from abnormalities in glandular cells, glandular ducts, and breast supporting tissues, excluding breast skin. This was stated by the Division of Hematology-Clinical Oncology Department of Internal Medicine FKUI-RSUPN RSCM, Dr. Dr. Noorwati Sutandyo, SpPD, KHOM at the Pfizer Woman Care (PWC) campaign activity held by PT Pfizer Indonesia some time ago. "Breast cancer is a type of cancer that women often suffer from compared to other types of cancer. And until now the exact cause is unknown," said the doctor who also practices at the Dharmais Cancer Hospital, Jakarta.

He added that what needs to be considered is the risk factor. The older a woman is, the higher her chances of getting breast cancer. But, you also need to be vigilant because this disease can also occur at a younger age. Family history of breast cancer, reproductive history, namely age of first menstruation at 11 years, first pregnancy at age 40, and menopause at age under 54 years.

"Physical complaints, emotional setbacks, social distancing and reduced communication between husband and wife are generally events that arise in someone who has breast cancer," said the teaching staff at the Clinical Hematology-Oncology Subdivision of the FKUI/RSCM.

Well, the factors that must be considered in the relationship between husband and wife (couples) by breast cancer patients undergoing therapy, and/or post-mastectomy include, psychologically, chronic fatigue (fatigue). This effect is accompanied by vomiting during chemotherapy, showing symptoms similar to menopausal women, such as reluctance to have sexual intercourse due to decreased levels of sex hormones.

Survivor is a term for cancer patients who have gone through a series of treatments and therapies to successfully recover from cancer cells. For a breast cancer survivor after breast removal, support from the closest people is very important to restore her confidence. A survivorwant to be appreciated as a whole woman as she was before the breast lift.

As stated by a psychologist from the University of Indonesia, Zoya Dianaesthika Amirin, MPsi, the mental state of patients with breast cancer greatly affects their health.

"Psychologically, those with breast cancer really need emotional support from their closest people, especially husbands who play a big role in the therapy and treatment process," said Zoya. (okz/sdo//tty)

Source: Suara Media