The family before to illness from breast cancer

Abstract

Aim: to understand the participation of the family during the illness trajectory for breast cancer. Method: a descriptive study of qualitative approach, carried out with seven members of two families who suffered the disease of breast cancer. The data collection occurred through a semi-structured interview. The thematic content analysis was used to conduct and analyse data from the theoretical Framework of the Disease Constellation Model. Results: data were organized into four categories: the uncertainty stage, rupture stage, struggling to regain self and recovering well being. Final thoughts: the study enabled the expansion of the knowledge and understanding of family participation before the illness from breast cancer based on a specific theoretical model