Breast cancer as a reference of self-concept in one more adult

Abstract

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality in women aged 45 to 65 years in Venezuela 80% MPPS (2012). The purpose is to describe Cancer of breast as reference of self-concept in a more grown-up. Cualicuantitativo, with descriptive scope, approach of case study. Applied semi-structured interview, socioeconomic tab, body image of Hopwood and Rosenberg self-esteem scale. The program SPSS (version 19) was used for information processing. The informant is one adult with diagnosis of ductal microinvasive carcinoma with negative Sentinel lymph node and immunohistochemical study positive for estrogen receptors, with the contribution of a partial mastectomy-sparing surgery, treatment preserving cancer, hormone therapy and radiation therapy. The result of the self-concept, self-esteem and body image, is located in normal and high range respectively. This benefits the greater adult who accepts the less mutilating surgery.