Symptoms of hormonal therapy and social support: Is there a connection? Comparison of symptom severity, symptom interference and social support among breast cancer patients receiving and not receiving adjuvant hormonal treatment

摘要

Background: Although there has been a significant reduction in mortality, breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women worldwide. This decline in mortality has created a significant survivor population that must manage the post curative treatment phase, in order to have an increased quality of life and well-being. This study examined the relationship between symptom interference and severity with the perception of social support in the lives of women receiving or not receiving, hormonal therapy after initial treatment.