A qualitative investigation on experiences concerning breast cancer-related lymphedema in the coastal area of Fukushima, Japan in the long-term aftermath of the 2011 triple disaster

Author:

Kobayashi Naomi1,Ozaki Akihiko2,Kotera Yasuhiro3,Kaneda Yudai4,Bhandari Divya2,Takamatsu Katsumori1,Kasai Tadashi1,Arai Megumi5,Takasaki Junko5,Saito Hiroaki6,Sawano Toyoaki7,Kanemoto Yoshiaki7,Sato Hiroyuki1,Tsubokura Masaharu8,Kurokawa Tomohiro7,Tachibana Kazunoshin9,Wada Masahiro10,Tanimoto Tetsuya11,Ohtake Tohru9,Ejiri Tomozo7,Shimmura Hiroaki12,Kanzaki Norio7

Affiliation:

1. Department of Rehabilitation, Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation

2. Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation

3. School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham

4. School of Medicine, Hokkaido University

5. Department of Nursing, Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation

6. Department of Internal Medicine, Soma Central Hospital

7. Department of Surgery, Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation

8. Department of Radiation Health Management, Fukushima Medical University

9. Department of Breast Surgery, Fukushima Medical University

10. Department of Breast Surgery, Sano Kosei General Hospital

11. Department of Internal Medicine, Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation

12. Department of Urology, Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation

Abstract

Abstract Disasters could jeopardize breast cancer care, and the 2011 Japan’s triple disaster (earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident) has been no exception. However, the information is lacking regarding its details, including that concerning breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). We aimed to explore the process of becoming aware of BCRL among the local patients and the problems faced and the support needed by them. We also aimed to clarify any effects of the 2011 disaster on the experiences related to lymphedema among the target population. Patients who developed BCRL following the breast cancer treatment were recruited in Iwaki City, a municipality located in the southern coastal Fukushima (N = 16). In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face, and the obtained data were appraised with thematic analysis. Five themes related to BCRL were identified: 1) process of becoming aware of BCRL, 2) troubles or worries/concerns due to BCRL, 3) information source regarding BRCA management, 4) strategies to cope with BCRL, 5) adverse impacts of the 2011 disaster on BCRL management. This qualitative analysis clarified the five themes related to BCRL. The themes except for the disaster context were in line with the previous studies conducted in the non-disaster context. There were limited but non-neglectable adverse impacts of the 2011 disaster on the long-term local BCRL management.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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