Breast Cancer and Resilience in Couple

Breast Cancer, Resilience, Quality of Life and Depression in Couples From Diagnosis to 24 Months Later: Prospective Pilot Study

This is a prospective pilot study examining the couple's dyadic attitudes from diagnosis to 24 months later when one member is affected by illness and the adaptive strategies the couple employs when stressful events occur.

The patients taking part in the study and their partners are examined from the time of the woman's breast cancer diagnosis up to 24 months later with the help of questionnaires and a focus group in order to understand the couple's coping strategies.

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