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Emotion work: disclosing cancer.

Grace J Yoo¹, Caryn Aviv, Ellen G Levine

¹Cancer Disparities Research Group, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway, EP 103, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA. gracey@sfsu.edu

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

|May 13, 2009

Summary

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Breast cancer survivors engage in emotion work when disclosing their diagnosis, managing others' emotions to gain social support. Honest disclosure, with less focus on others' feelings, is recommended for better outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Sociology of health
Psycho-oncology
Health communication

Background:

Breast cancer is a leading cause of mortality in US women.
Research often overlooks the sociological aspects of emotions in breast cancer survivorship.
This study examines emotion work in self-disclosing a breast cancer diagnosis among diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the sociological relationship between emotions and breast cancer survivorship.
To analyze the emotion work involved in self-disclosing a breast cancer diagnosis.
To explore these experiences in a racially and ethnically diverse population.

Main Methods:

Qualitative interviews were conducted with 176 women diagnosed with stages 0-II breast cancer.
Participants were African American, Asian American, Latina, and Caucasian.
Interviews focused on self-disclosure strategies and social support received.

Main Results:

Self-disclosure occurred during critical treatment decision-making periods.
Participants employed various emotion work strategies, including managing others' worry and educating them.
Disclosure, when coupled with emotional management, often led to increased social support and emotional resources.

Conclusions:

Women with breast cancer should be encouraged towards honest disclosure with reduced emotional management of others.
There is a significant need for improved public education on the cancer experience, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities.
Findings highlight the importance of understanding the social and emotional dynamics of breast cancer disclosure.