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Breast cancer, being a serious health threat to women and to women's feeling of femininity and sexuality, is pretty common among women in our country and elsewhere in the world. A diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most devastating news a woman can hear, causing not only physical but also psychological, social and existential problems. Scientific researches show a wide range of emotions like; depression, adjustment disorder, a decline in the quality of life, anxiety, anger, uncertainty and hopelessness about future, considering suicide, social isolation, self-esteem decline, destruction of body image, anxiety about losing her femininity, and sexual dysfunction. The aim of psychological support for breast cancer patients is to help them cope with the problems caused by the illness and to make sense of one's infirmity. A quick check on the scientific literature shows that psychological support from breast cancer nurses can increase psychological adaptation, self perception, functionality, individual independence and can improve the quality of life among the breast cancer patients. Psychosocial support initiatives by breast care nurses for breast cancer patients have been investigated. Psychosocial support initiatives like; Psychoeducational groups, -Cognitive behavioral therapy, Family therapy, Phone call advices, or efficiency testing of several therapies were proven effective in decreasing depression and anxiety, and in increasing the quality of life, and increasing efficiency in coping with the disease, and advancing adaptation levels to the illness and improving symptom management.

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