Os impactos do câncer de mama na imagem corporal: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

The interest in investigating the impacts on body image generated by breast cancer arises from the mandatory internship in Psychology at a High Complexity Oncology Center (CACON). With this objective, a review was carried out in the online databases Periódico CAPES, through CAFe access; PePSIC; SciELO; VHL Health and Google Scholar, to identify productions on the topic of breast cancer, as well as issues related to it, such as femininity; body image; mastectomy; grief; sexuality and family support. The theoretical foundation chosen was that of Freud and Lacan based on psychoanalytic concepts about themes involving the formation of the Self, relationships with the Other and anguish. The results indicate how breast cancer passes through the body of these subjects and, in addition to the damage to physical health, point to overwhelming subjective impacts. Therefore, monitoring and elaboration of subjective questions regarding diagnosis and treatment is considered essential. It is concluded that in order to provide comprehensive care, the inclusion of this subjective dimension, through speech, is essential.