Browsing Nursing Undergraduate Research Theses and Honors Research Theses by Subject "breast cancer"
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Cytologic Markers from Mammary Tissue of Women at Increased Risk of Breast Cancer Development: Preliminary Analyses
Supe, Tamara ( 2012-06 )Tissue biomarkers may be helpful to determine changes in the environment of the breast that are predictive of breast cancer occurrence. Random periareolar fine needle aspiration (RPFNA) is a novel technique that obtains ... -
Dementia as Detected on the Clock Drawing Test in Older Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Perry, Madison ( 2017-05 )Background/Significance: Dementia is a leading cause of dependence and a common comorbidity in older women who are also diagnosed with breast cancer. Many older women with dementia die within six months of a cancer diagnosis. ... -
Distress about Caregiver Proximity and Availability: Self-Reports from Breast Cancer Survivors
Crosthwaite, Kara ( 2013-05 )Distress is a common side effect of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, and is often referred to as the sixth vital sign. Prolonged exposure to distress can have adverse effects on physical and mental health; unresolved ... -
Fertility Education Needs and Disparities in Female Breast Cancer Patients
Taylor, Kimberly ( 2008-06 )Purpose: To understand the perceptions that female breast cancer patients have related to their fertility and menopause education, as well as correlations between socio-economic factors and satisfaction of education. ... -
Variables Contributing to the Psychological Well-Being in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review
Zhang, Wan ( 2017-05 )(Background) Recent statistics indicate that approximately 12 percent of women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetimes. A breast cancer diagnosis can be detrimental and produce ...