TY - JOUR
T1 - "My Husband Affects Me More Than My Cancer"
T2 - Reflections on Simultaneous Intimate Partner Violence and Breast Cancer Experience in a 48-Year-Old Woman
AU - Dionigi, Francesca
AU - Martinelli, Valentina
AU - Trotti, Eugenia
AU - Ferrari, Alberta
AU - Garcia-Etienne, Carlos Alberto
AU - Valle, Angelica Della
AU - Grasso, Donatella
AU - Ferraris, Elisa
AU - Rizzo, Gianpiero
AU - Praticò, Vincenza
AU - Sgarella, Adele
PY - 2020/10
Y1 - 2020/10
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
U2 - 10.1007/s13187-019-01661-9
DO - 10.1007/s13187-019-01661-9
M3 - Article
C2 - 31786799
VL - 35
SP - 1041
EP - 1045
JO - Journal of Cancer Education
JF - Journal of Cancer Education
SN - 0885-8195
IS - 5
ER -