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01 · ABSTRACT

Abstract

Introduction: Although breast cancer remains one of the biggest health challenges all over the world, yet, comprehensive management is equally important in considering the overall needs of the breast cancer patients for the enhancement of quality of life. It is through some review innovations, issues, and opportunities in breast cancer care with special emphasis on empowering strategies based on resilience building that this review was triggered.

Methods: Through this, an extensive literature review was conducted on the innovations in the treatment and care of patients with breast cancer, especially in areas of primary focus such as psychosocial support, integrative therapies, digital health tools, and survivorship programs. Community resources and support services have also been analyzed, including emerging areas of empowerment for patients.

Results: Innovative approaches to breast cancer care have evolved beyond the medical dimension, adding aspects of integration in the practice of oncology & resilience training addressing emotional well-being. With telehealth and other digital solutions, patients will have access to support services. Opportunities include extending the reach of peer support networks, virtual care, and patient education etc., while barriers to social and emotional care include financial, emotional fatigue, and access to care.

Conclusion: The changing landscape of breast cancer care is evenmore concerned with not only the treatment of the disease but with the treatment of the patient. Medical care integrated with non-medical needs can help the healthcare provider ensure patients survive but live through as well as beyond breast cancer.

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02 · PUBLICATION RECORD

Article details

JournalMedical Research Archives
IssueVol 12 No 11 (2024): November Issue, Issue 11, VOl.12
SectionResearch Articles
Published29 November 2024
DOI10.18103/mra.v12i11.5879
ISSN2375-1924
03 · RIGHTS & REUSE

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Authors & affiliations

SS

Soumya Sonalika

Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT -DU, Odisha

SR

Sasmita Rout

Assistant Professor, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT -DU, Odisha

SL

Shivaji Lenka

Tutor, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT -DU, Odisha

AP

Anasuya Pattanayak

Professor, Head of Dept. of Community Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT -DU, Odisha

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