Breast Cancer and Resilience in Couple

Launched by REGINA ELENA CANCER INSTITUTE · Mar 12, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how couples cope together when one partner is diagnosed with breast cancer. It focuses on understanding the feelings and attitudes of both partners from the time of diagnosis up to two years later, especially during stressful moments. The goal is to find out what strategies couples use to support each other and manage the challenges they face.

To be eligible for this study, women must be diagnosed with stage 1, 2, or 3 breast cancer and be at least 18 years old. Their partners should have lived with them for at least six months at the time of diagnosis and treatment. Participants will be asked to fill out questionnaires and possibly take part in interviews or group discussions. This research aims to help improve the quality of life for couples dealing with breast cancer by understanding their experiences and resilience.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• INCLUSION CRITERIA:
• • Woman diagnosed with stage 1, 2 or 3 breast cancer
• • age\> 18 years (patient and partner)
• • The partner must have lived with the woman for at least 6 months at diagnosis and treatment
• • Patients under treatment at the radiotherapy clinic
• • Subjects available and able to answer questionnaires, interviews, and / or participate in focus groups
• • Informed consent
• EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• • Cognitive deficits and / or inability to comply with the provisions of the study