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Young, single and treated for breast cancer: Making sense of my sexuality - An exploration of women’s stories
Shortt, Susan
Shortt, Susan
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2014-10
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This qualitative study explores the experiences of four young, single women, who were diagnosed with breast cancer, and examines the impact of this on their sexuality, during and post-treatment. The data was gathered using semi-structured interviews, and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).
Emerging themes included identity loss during treatment, differing degrees of adjustment to an altered body post-treatment, and concerns around dating and new relationships. Although each participant was clearly moving forward in
positive ways, ongoing emotional losses were also described, including those related to fertility. Findings largely support earlier work in this area, although there have been very few studies with this particular sub-group of women. One finding
that differed from other research was the universal acceptance by prospective partners of participants’ altered bodies.
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University of Chester
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