Therapeutic Choices in Breast Cancer and their Impact on Women’s Quality of Life

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https://doi.org/10.5020/18061230.2026.16033

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Breast Cancer, Pharmacological Treatment, Conservative Treatment, Quality of Life

Abstract

Objective: Analyze the different chosen therapeutic interventions and their impact on the Quality of Life of women with breast cancer. Method: This is an integrative literature review, with an observational and descriptive character, carried out through research in the libraries and databases PubMed, BVS, and SciELO. The period from 2014 to 2024 was adopted for article analysis. Results: A total of 415 articles were found, and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 articles remained for final analysis. Among the reviewed studies, it was observed that different therapeutic strategies influence Quality of Life in various ways. Pharmacological treatments, such as Zoledronic Acid and Abemaciclib, reduced bone pain, while non-pharmacological measures, such as physical activity, relieved fatigue and improved physical, emotional, and social functions. It was also identified that emotional and psychological aspects, such as fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety, are frequently affected by treatments, especially chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Conclusion: thus, the analysis of the studies allowed us to verify that the different therapies used in the treatment of breast cancer have varied impacts on the quality of life of affected women, either positively or negatively, making it necessary to implement measures that mitigate unfavorable outcomes.

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Felipe da Silva Santos, Afya School of Medical Sciences of Garanhuns, Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

Medical student at the Afya School of Medical Sciences of Garanhuns.

Yasmin Ayana Ximenes Amorim, fya School of Medical Sciences of Garanhuns, Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

Medical student at the Afya School of Medical Sciences of Garanhuns, currently in her sixth semester. Teaching assistant for the Integrated Organic Systems I (SOI I) and Teaching-Service-Community Integration III (IESC III) courses, she also participates in the "Soul Doctors" and "Mental Health" outreach projects. Since 2023, she has been involved in the Scientific Initiation projects: "Microbiological risk in air conditioning systems" and "Impact of therapeutic strategies for Breast Cancer on the quality of life of patients undergoing treatment." Founding member and secretary of the Academic League of Metabolism and Endocrinology (LAEM).

José Ferreira de Sousa Netto, Afya School of Medical Sciences of Garanhuns, Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

Master's degree in Education for Teaching in Health Sciences from the Pernambuco School of Health (FPS) (2025). Specialist in Clinical Pharmacy with an emphasis on Pharmaceutical Prescription from Unyleya Faculty (2017). Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Tabosa de Almeida University Center (ASCES-UNITA) (2014). Serves as Coordinator of the Integrated Organic Systems module (SOI), Coordinator of the Health Practice Laboratories and the Realistic Simulation Center at Afya - School of Medical Sciences of Garanhuns (PE), where he is also part of the Medical School faculty. He is advisor to the Academic League of Pharmacology and a researcher in Health Education. In public service, he works as a Health Analyst for the State Department of Health of Pernambuco, attached to the Specialized Component of Pharmaceutical Care (CEAF). Clinical pharmacist.

Gevânio Bezerra de Oliveira Filho, Afya School of Medical Sciences of Garanhuns, Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (2008–2011), Master's degree (2011–2013), and PhD (2013–2017) in Pharmaceutical Sciences focusing on Drug Design and Synthesis from the Federal University of Pernambuco. Currently, he is Associate Coordinator at Afya School of Medical Sciences of Garanhuns (Afya Garanhuns) and professor in the Integrated Organic Systems module (SOI).

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2026-07-28

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Santos, F. da S., Amorim, Y. A. X., Sousa Netto, J. F. de, & Oliveira Filho, G. B. de. (2026). Therapeutic Choices in Breast Cancer and their Impact on Women’s Quality of Life. Brazilian Journal in Health Promotion, 39, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.5020/18061230.2026.16033

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Vol. 39 (2026)

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Review Article

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Copyright (c) 2026 Felipe da Silva Santos, Yasmin Ayana Ximenes Amorim, José Ferreira de Sousa Netto, Gevânio Bezerra de Oliveira Filho

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