Erschienen in:
30.11.2019 | Reflection
“My Husband Affects Me More Than My Cancer”: Reflections on Simultaneous Intimate Partner Violence and Breast Cancer Experience in a 48-Year-Old Woman
verfasst von:
Francesca Dionigi, Valentina Martinelli, Eugenia Trotti, Alberta Ferrari, Carlos Alberto Garcia-Etienne, Angelica Della Valle, Donatella Grasso, Elisa Ferraris, Gianpiero Rizzo, Vincenza Praticò, Adele Sgarella
Erschienen in:
Journal of Cancer Education
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Ausgabe 5/2020
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Abstract
In this paper, we present the case of a 48-year-old woman diagnosed with early breast cancer. As candidate for mastectomy, she refused immediate reconstruction. She was referred to a psycho-oncologist for further evaluation and support. Psychological sessions helped reveal a history of intimate partner violence and helped clarify the reason for her refusal to undergo immediate reconstruction. Experience with this case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary practice in which collaboration between surgeons, oncologists, and mental health professionals leads to a more in-depth understanding of the apparently paradoxical behaviors of patients, and to better care for their needs.