Life forms after cancer remission following treatment and disposal of medical waste-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Life forms after cancer remission following treatment and disposal of medical waste

Published:2023 Issue: Volume:412 Page:01046
ISSN:2267-1242
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Author:

Toufik Khadija^ORCID,Houssam Touria

Abstract

Our research discusses the life forms after the remission of cancer following treatment and disposal of medical waste. The semi-structured interviews conducted with the surveyed individuals who are sick and in remission help us understand their perception of themselves and the future of their family relationships during the illness process. The data collected through faceto-face interviews, WhatsApp, and questionnaires reveal that the surveyed individuals acquire new identities. The majority of respondents declare that their personalities have evolved positively, while others have a negative outlook on their cancer experience. This could be attributed to various factors influencing the development of this perception. We observe a certain intertwining and unraveling of our surveyed individuals’ relationships with their surroundings. There is a weakening of sibling bonds, whereas marital bonds are strengthened, and new connections are formed with strangers throughout the care process for our surveyed individuals. Family relationships contribute to the health outcomes of cancer patients, including their remission or recurrence. The data from our research unveil the respondents’ reactions to medical waste as a sign of remission.

Publisher

EDP Sciences

Subject

General Medicine

Link

https://www.e3s-conferences.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202341201046/pdf

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