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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Ciria Suárez, Laura author Jiménez Fonseca, Paula author Palacín Lois, Maria author Antoñanzas Basa, Mónica author Fernández Montes, Ana author Manzano Fernández, Aránzazu author Castelo, Beatriz author Asensio Martínez, Elena author Hernando Polo, Susana author Calderón Garrido, Caterina author 2021-10-05T17:31:44Z 2021-10-05T17:31:44Z 2021-09-22 2021-10-05T17:31:44Z Background: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases in women. Prevention and treatments have lowered mortality; nevertheless, the impact of the diagnosis and treatment continue to impact all aspects of patients' lives (physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual). Objective: This study seeks to explore the experiences of the different stages women with breast cancer go through by means of a patient journey. Methods: This is a qualitative study in which 21 women with breast cancer or survivors were interviewed. Participants were recruited at 9 large hospitals in Spain and intentional sampling methods were applied. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview that was elaborated with the help of medical oncologists, nurses, and psycho-oncologists. Data were processed by adopting a thematic analysis approach. Results: The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer entails a radical change in patients' day-today that linger in the mid-term. Seven stages have been defined that correspond to the different medical processes: diagnosis/unmasking stage, surgery/cleaning out, chemotherapy/loss of identity, radiotherapy/transition to normality, follow-up care/the 'new' day-today, relapse/starting over, and metastatic/time-limited chronic breast cancer. The most relevant aspects of each are highlighted, as are the various cross-sectional aspects that manifest throughout the entire patient journey. Conclusions: Comprehending patients' experiences in depth facilitates the detection of situations of risk and helps to identify key moments when more precise information should be offered. Similarly, preparing the women for the process they must confront and for the sequelae of medical treatments would contribute to decreasing their uncertainty and concern, and to improving their quality-of-life. Càncer de mama Malalts de càncer Psicologia dels malalts Breast cancer Cancer patients Sick psychology Breast cancer patient experiences through a journey map: A qualitative study.