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Purpose <p>To analyze the body image perceptions of female breast cancer patients who took part in a physical exercise (PE) program.</p> Methods <p>Four discussion groups were held with 40 breast cancer patients participating in an exercise program. Hierarchical content analysis identified three central themes: (a) consequences of cancer, (b) coping, and (c) consequences of exercise.</p> Results <p>Regarding cancer consequences, narratives linked to the others’ perception and body stigma prevailed. Participants used mutual support and empowerment as their main coping strategies. The PE program was perceived as a promoter of physical (functional and aesthetic) and psychological benefits.</p> Conclusions <p>The participation of female breast cancer patients in PE programs contributes to greater physical, psychological, and social well-being. The analyzed PE program contributed, in general, to an improvement in body image with special emphasis on body function and in cognitive and affective dimensions.</p> <p>Implications for cancer survivors.</p> <p>PE programs can be a valuable intervention for breast cancer survivors, enhancing body image, quality of life, and emotional resilience during recovery.</p>

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A qualitative case study of body image in women with breast cancer participating in an exercise program

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    2025年10月1日

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  • Pau Mateu,
  • Clara Teixidor-Batlle,
  • María-Pilar Suárez-Alcázar,
  • Pablo Salas-Medina,
  • Ignacio Catalá-Vilaplana,
  • Carlos Hernando-Domingo,
  • María Muriach,
  • Eladio Collado-Boira

摘要

Purpose

To analyze the body image perceptions of female breast cancer patients who took part in a physical exercise (PE) program.

Methods

Four discussion groups were held with 40 breast cancer patients participating in an exercise program. Hierarchical content analysis identified three central themes: (a) consequences of cancer, (b) coping, and (c) consequences of exercise.

Results

Regarding cancer consequences, narratives linked to the others’ perception and body stigma prevailed. Participants used mutual support and empowerment as their main coping strategies. The PE program was perceived as a promoter of physical (functional and aesthetic) and psychological benefits.

Conclusions

The participation of female breast cancer patients in PE programs contributes to greater physical, psychological, and social well-being. The analyzed PE program contributed, in general, to an improvement in body image with special emphasis on body function and in cognitive and affective dimensions.

Implications for cancer survivors.

PE programs can be a valuable intervention for breast cancer survivors, enhancing body image, quality of life, and emotional resilience during recovery.