Download or read book Understanding Holistic Survivorship of Women s Breast Cancer Experiences During the Transition Period Using Movement Based Focus Groups written by Siu-Ling Angela Leung and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Understanding Holistic Survivorship of Women's Breast Cancer Experiences During the Transition Period Using Movement-based Focus Groups" by Siu-ling, Angela, Leung, 梁少玲, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: In view of the increasing prevalence of female breast cancer in the global and local arenas, this disease has become a critical problem affecting women's physical, psychological, spiritual and social conditions. With medical technology advancements, women can receive early diagnosis and effective treatment. However, maladjusted rehabilitation affects women's long-term recovery. In order to improve women's rehabilitation, more attention is being paid to breast cancer survivorship care after treatment. Therefore, how women experience and perceive breast cancer during the transition period is the important information for us to understand women's breast cancer survivorship. The present study aims to explore how women perceive their breast cancer experiences during the transition period from a holistic perspective. This study adopted the qualitative inquiry approach. Movement-based focus group design was the present research design, in which dance/movement activities and group discussions were included. It is based on the belief that expressing through dance/movement enables an individual to reveal the experiences which have been stored in the body. Four focus groups were used, with a total of twenty recruited informants. Data collected from the focus group interviews included verbal (transcriptions) and non-verbal (writing/drawing and created body shapes) expressions. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using the ATLAS.ti 7 qualitative data analysis software. The findings indicated that women's descriptions of their experiences during the transition period were associated with bodily, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and self and social relational perspectives. Five domains (bodily, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and self and social relational experiences) were generated after data processing. Analysis of the contents in each domain reveals the body-mind-spirit connection. During this period, women consider their health and exercise to be important, they were relaxed and happy, they reflected more, they searched for purpose and meaning in life, and they appreciated developing relationships with others and self. Furthermore, the results showed that these women attained self-growth through their breast cancer experiences. Nevertheless, the self-growth areas and pace were different for each individual. The results also revealed that the non-verbal information (writing/drawings and created body shapes) enriched the women's expression by illustrating their in-depth or hidden breast cancer experiences. The results provide practitioners with insight and direction into designing rehabilitation programmes for breast cancer survivors. Therefore, the contents of the programme include not only psychosocial aspects but also bodily, cognitive and spiritual perspectives. Furthermore, the present movement-based focus group demonstrated the use of non-verbal expressions, as well as dance/movement, to enhance communication. To conclude, this study sheds light on our understanding of women's breast cancer experiences during the transition period, as well as on the use of the movement-based focus group research method. The present practice and experiences may contribute to qualitative research and psychosocial oncology research. Further research with larger sample size is recommended. The present metho

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Download or read book Un supportive Messages During a Time of Transition written by Ariana F. Shahnazi and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and the greatest cause of death for women 50 years of age and younger in the United States. Compared to older breast cancer survivors, younger survivors (aged 50 and below) experience increased distress, depression, fear of cancer recurrence, physical and psychological symptoms, concerns about managing everyday life, and a lower quality of life. More specifically, women within 18 months of finishing treatment (known as the "re-entry" period) can experience increased feelings of fear, stress, heightened physical and psychological symptoms, and an unfamiliar and altered body. This research considered socially supportive messages, messages spoken with the purpose of helping others to manage distress, as one method to help with younger breast cancer survivors' coping during re-entry. Little is known about the characteristics of supportive messages that make them more or less supportive regarding breast cancer survivors' coping during the re-entry period. Using interviews, the purpose of the current research was to describe and better understand the supportiveness and qualities of supportive messages in response to stressors reported by breast cancer survivors in re-entry (N=20) between 25 and 50 years of age. Younger breast cancer survivors noted that helpful supportive messages were those that ultimately acknowledged and validated ongoing challenges and provided comfort to cope with these existing difficulties. Helpful support came in various forms, including the provision of support by other breast cancer survivors, perceptions of available or anticipated network support, unsolicited emotional and tangible support, and validating, or person-centered, emotional support. Unsupportive messages within women's re-entry experiences included support that dismissed, avoided, or misunderstood the survivor's lived experience. Unsupportive messages included those that displayed incorrect assumptions of the survivor's experience, pity and discomfort, discouraging informational support, cultivation or affirmation of negative body image, and unaddressed or dismissed medical concerns. Participants noted potential ways in which socially supportive messages might provide increased comfort and coping during this transitional time. Broadly, women explained the value of supportive messages that acknowledged and validated their challenges and experiences, even when others did not fully understand these difficulties. Survivors explained that their cancer experience was not yet finished, citing numerous emotional and physical difficulties in re-entry that inhibited their adjustment. Participants thus recommended that others provide unsolicited emotional and tangible support in re-entry, as these supportive interactions reminded participants that their challenges were acknowledged and that others were thinking of them. Participants recommended that medical providers proactively elicit health concerns from survivors and endeavor to provide relevant information regarding potential symptoms, side-effects and helpful resources to remedy them. Survivors ultimately desired increased informational support from medical providers, citing that this information would greatly improve both physical and emotional adjustment to life in re-entry. The current research provides insight into the challenging time of transition that characterizes the re-entry period of younger breast cancer survivorship, illuminating that survivorship is not an end but rather a point within the cancer continuum.

Download or read book Exercise and Cancer Survivorship written by John Saxton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-01-08 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing number of exercise scientists are applying their skills collaboratively (with medics and physiotherapists) to clinical populations and investigating the effects of exercise in relation to wide-ranging clinical, pathophysiological and psycho-social outcomes. The book is aimed at final year Undergraduate and Master's level students of Exercise Science, who are interested in working with clinical populations such as cancer patients. Many university Sport and Exercise Science courses in the UK and USA now have modules which are focused on exercise for health, and cover aspects of exercise science which are appropriate for clinical populations. The book would also be a very valuable resource for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physiotherapy courses and a very useful resource for students of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy, as well as practitioners working with cancer patients.There are an increasing amount of research opportunities for exercise scientists who are interested in working with clinical populations. Furthermore, a considerable amount of Government and Charity research funding is being targeted at active lifestyles and this is helping to generate a new culture of collaboration between exercise scientists and medics. Hence, it is highly likely that an increasing number of students from Sport and Exercise Science courses will pursue careers within the clinical realm in the future. Practicing exercise therapists, clinical exercise physiologists and physiotherapists would also find lots of useful up-to-date knowledge to support their evidence-based clinical practice. This book would also be of interest to informed readers who are themselves undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment.

Download or read book Beyond the Pink Ribbon written by Hector B. Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond the Pink Ribbon: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Breast Cancer" This insightful and compassionate guide offers a comprehensive exploration of breast cancer, providing readers with a deep understanding of the condition and empowering them with the knowledge needed to navigate its complexities. Written by leading experts in the field, this book combines medical expertise with personal stories to create a holistic resource for patients, caregivers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of breast cancer. Inside, you'll discover: Medical Insights: A clear and accessible explanation of breast cancer, including its types, stages, and treatment options. The book demystifies medical terminology, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of medical knowledge. Treatment Strategies: An in-depth examination of current treatment approaches, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. It provides valuable information for making informed decisions about treatment plans. Support and Coping Mechanisms: Practical advice and strategies for dealing with the emotional and psychological impact of a breast cancer diagnosis. The book addresses topics such as self-care, mental health, and building a strong support system. Lifestyle and Wellness: Guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle during and after treatment, including nutrition, exercise, and complementary therapies. It emphasizes the importance of overall well-being in the healing process. Personal Narratives: Interspersed throughout the book are personal stories from breast cancer survivors and thrivers. These stories offer inspiration, hope, and a sense of camaraderie for readers on their journeys. Advocacy and Resources: Information on advocacy organizations, support groups, and resources dedicated to breast cancer awareness, research, and support. It empowers readers to become advocates for themselves and their communities. "Beyond the Pink Ribbon" is an indispensable guide for anyone affected by breast cancer, providing not only valuable information but also a sense of community and empowerment. It is a book that strives to go beyond the medical facts, recognizing the multidimensional aspects of the breast cancer experience, and ultimately aims to uplift and support those facing this diagnosis.

Download or read book Breast Cancer Survivorship written by Jennifer M. Jabson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More women than ever before survive breast cancer with 89% of those diagnosed becoming survivors (NCI, 2008). However, according to the National Cancer Institute (2005) some groups of women bear a greater burden of difficulty in survivorship. Sexual minority women (SMW), or women who partner with other women in romantic and spousal relationships, experience a higher prevalence of breast cancer and little is known about the unique factors that influence their breast cancer survivorship as compared to heterosexual women. This cross-sectional study investigated the influence of sexual identity/orientation, perceived social support, perceived stress, perceived discrimination and years since diagnosis status on breast cancer survivor's quality of life and affect. Two-hundred-eleven (143 heterosexual and 68 sexual minority) female breast cancer survivors completed online, electronic surveys regarding their breast cancer survivorship. Survivorship was assessed in this purposeful sample with quality of life and affect/mood scales. Statistical analyses including linear regression and t-tests indicated few statistically significant differences between heterosexual and sexual minority breast cancer survivor's scores on quality of life and affect. Significant differences in women's report of perceived stress were determined. Findings also pointed to perceived discrimination as an important factor in understanding the influence of sexual orientation and identity on the quality of SMW's breast cancer survivorship.

Download or read book Life after Cancer Treatment Facing Forward written by National Cancer Institute (U.S.) and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2018-07-18 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life After Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward is a booklet for people who have completed cancer treatment. This booklet covers your new normal, getting follow-up medical care and how to talk with your doctor, following a survivorship care plan, ways to manage physical changes, body changes and intimacy issues, coping with your feelings, and going back to work. Related products: Caring for the Caregiver: Support for Cancer Caregivers – ePub format only – ISBN: 9780160947520 Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947537 Coping with Advanced Cancer: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only ISBN: 9780160947544 Eating Hints: Before, during and after Cancer Treatment -- ePub format only --ISBN: 9780160947551 Pain Control: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947575 Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People with Cancer --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947582 Surgery Choice for Women with DCIS and Breast Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947599 Taking Part in Cancer Research Studies --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947605 Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947612 Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947629 When Cancer Returns: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947636 When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer: Support for Caregivers --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947643 When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947650 When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer: Support for Caregivers --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947667 When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947674 When Your Parent Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947681

Download or read book From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor written by Huibrie Pieters and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book And Then what Happened written by Claudia Sadler-Gerhardt and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Retrospective Reflection Through Movement written by Jessica Marie Verbanc and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Negotiating Emotional Order written by Jennifer A. Klimek Yingling and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rationale for the study: Decades of research focusing on treatment and detection of breast cancer has promoted better outcomes in treating the disease and longer survival rates. Despite this there is a significant gap in the literatures regarding the survivorship process. Breast cancer survivorship needs to be fully understood by nurses and health care providers (HCP) in order to obtain optimal health outcomes for this ever growing population. Method: Classic grounded theory was used in this study to explore the process of transitional survivorship from the prospective of women who had completed initial treatment for breast cancer. Approval by the Institutional Board of Research at Rutgers University and Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare was obtained prior to the commencement of the research. Twelve women were interviewed. All of the women who were interviewed had completed initial treatment for breast cancer, two of the women had recurrence since the initial completion of treatment for breast cancer and one participant had metastatic breast cancer. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysis by constant comparison as described by Glaser was employed. Results: In this study, the basic social process describing how women with breast cancer perceive their illness and take action was negotiating emotional order. Participants were attempting to bring the psychological aspect of having breast cancer into a state of order by negotiating control with cancer, themselves and external factors. From the data a five stages latent process of negotiating emotional order consists of: 1) Losing Life Order, 2) Assisted Life Order, 3) Assuming Life Order 4) Accepting the Things Cannot Control, and 5) Creating Emotional Order. This latent process also had a cyclical property as evidenced by the data collected from participants that had experienced cancer more than once or had a time period where they were being tested for cancer recurrence. Conclusion: This research method provided this population of concern with a voice to assist nurses explore the dynamic challenge women experience once they have completed breast cancer treatment and enter extended survivorship. This study contributed to the literature in several ways and the findings may help healthcare providers who care for breast cancer survivors understand the depth and perpetual emotional impact that breast cancer survivors endure. This study will potentially serve as path for future research and aid in the understanding of the psychological impact that breast cancer has upon survivors.

Download or read book Thriving Beyond Cancer written by Sharon Henifin, CLC, CN-BA and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year over 280,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer alone. But what happens when the treatment is over? How do these women and their families pick up the pieces of their lives after cancer treatment and move on? My book Thriving Beyond Cancer, Hope, Understanding and Validation for the Cancer Survivior fills the gap between survivor stories and positive psychology. It gives the reader the emotional validation they need and a road map to their life beyond cancer. When the doctor dismisses a patient after months of close scrutiny and says, "See you in three months," it feels as if the medical rug has been yanked out from under her feet. There's little or no conversation about the time after treatment and even less written about this precarious time. How does the patient cope during this void? Some worry obsessively about their cancer returning, others wallow in the unprocessed grief. They feel alone and afraid. Women are living longer than ever after having cancer yet many find their lives ill-fitting and dissatisfying. These women have glimpsed their mortality which directly affects their life's trajectory and priorities. These are all heavy topics but they are spun in a warm and loving way with concrete suggestions how to move past the craziness while validating their feelings with survivor stories and quotes. The book addresses the fear of recurrence, the anger, the aging effects, chemically induced menopause, and issues with family and friends. There is conversation around the lasting nature of treatment side effects and how to deal with them physically and emotionally while encouraging survivors to create a plan to reach future dreams. It also talks about advanced disease, everyone's nightmare, demystifying and bringing hope to those managing the chronic side of cancer. Breast cancer is a popular topic but this fresh and timely approach to survivorship will become a must-have in the world of cancer. It will give hope and the tools women everywhere need after cancer. The topic is relevant and important to any woman going through or finished with treatment and those in their lives.

Download or read book Rural Breast Cancer Patients Experience with a Planned Exercise Program written by Meghan Sarna and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences of participants in a cancer specific program for patients living in a rural area. Seven women were interviewed using open-ended questions and guided by the theory of unpleasant symptoms. Data was analyzed by developing a categorization of schemes and codes to search for patterns, themes and subthemes. Findings were factors that altered the women's participation in the planned exercise program including psychological (depressed mood, fear, uncertainty, accountability, awareness, motivation and confidence) and physiological (fatigue, body changes, weight gain, breast reconstruction, and increased energy). There were also situational factors including rural isolation, support system, cost, access to healthcare, social interaction, support group and socialization that had an impact. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of rural breast cancer patients' ability to engage in a cancer specific exercise program after treatment for cancer with or without adjuvant treatment. It is important for health care providers to understand how exercise can be holistically advantageous for rural breast cancer patients and consistently encourage these women to participate in programs that provide it." -- From page 4.

Download or read book Picking Up the Pieces written by Sherri Magee and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces an innovative four-phase program, complete with daily practices, designed to assist cancer survivors in picking up the pieces of their lives during the recovery processs, combining the personal experiences of survivors with advice on how to develop a personalized Healing Plan, handle stress and physical side effects, and find essential resources and support services. Original.

Download or read book Dance movement Therapy DMT for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers in Fairbanks Alaska written by Dinghy Kristine B. Sharma and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worldwide, the burden of cancer continues to grow and impact the quality of life of patients, their families, and caregivers. Aside from the physical effects and financial costs of cancer and its treatment, a significant portion of cancer patients and their caregivers experience emotional, social, and psychological distress throughout the trajectory of their illness and extending to long-term survivorship. Despite medical advances in cancer treatment, a cancer diagnosis is still often considered to be synonymous with death, pain, and suffering. It has been established that engaging in the creative arts could promote quality of life (QOL) especially for those suffering from chronic illnesses such as cancer. Specifically, studies on dance/movement therapy (DMT) have indicated its efficacy as a complementary and holistic intervention in providing social support, decreasing fatigue and stress, increasing mobility, and enhancing overall wellbeing of cancer survivors. Results from a pilot DMT study that explored the cultural suitability, feasibility, and benefits of using DMT in the post-treatment QOL of Alaska Native cancer survivors indicated positive impacts on participants' mobility, body awareness, emotional expression, self-care, and wellbeing. Participants from the pilot study highlighted the need for providing DMT in the community and opening the DMT group to both cancer survivors and caregivers. This suggestion was in consideration of the lack of support groups available to both cancer survivors and caregivers that focus on cancer survivorship and promotion of quality of life. Existing locally available cancer support groups emphasize cancer education but are limited in meeting the psycho-social, emotional and physical needs of both cancer survivors and caregivers. The encouraging results and feedback from participants not only supported existing studies on DMT's cross-cultural benefits in promoting QOL among cancer survivors but also provided the rationale for a larger dissertation study for survivors and caregivers in Fairbanks, Alaska. It was in this context that DMT's significance in increased survivorship and QOL among cancer survivors and caregivers in Alaska was examined. The study employed a sequential, mixed methods small-N design in investigating the therapeutic benefits of DMT among cancer survivors and caregivers (N = 16) in a practice-based setting in Fairbanks, Alaska. Adhering to the principles of community-based partnership research (CBPR), the study established a collaborative partnership with the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital as it piloted a 12- week, open DMT group intervention for cancer survivors and caregivers. The study was conducted in two phases: Phase 1: DMT Intervention (12 weeks) and Phase 2: Follow-up and Findings Meeting (3 months after the last offered DMT session), which assessed DMT’s lasting effects on participants. Quantitative and qualitative data were employed to examine DMT’s effects on participant’s mental health functioning, body awareness, subjective QOL, and sense of group cohesiveness and engagement with the DMT group. Quantitative findings indicated significant improvements in participants’ mental health functioning with a moderate effect size after participation in the DMT program. Although no significant pre- to post-change was found on participants’ subjective QOL, cancer survivors reported significantly better QOL (social, emotional and functional wellbeing) at the three-month follow-up, suggesting that DMT can offer late, but possibly lasting, positive changes. Additionally, participants’ ability for selfregulation and use of avoidance as a coping tool for pain were found to increase after their DMT participation. No significant changes were noted in participants’ level of cohesion with the DMT group. However, qualitative findings indicate that participants found that the DMT program was extremely beneficial in promoting their physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing and expressed overall strong positive feelings toward their DMT group. Implications for research and clinic practice were discussed as informed by the study’s strengths and limitations. One the study’s strengths is its adherence to the principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR) as an over-arching framework in guiding all aspects of the research process. By establishing a collaborative partnership between the UAF academic community and the local community hospital (Fairbanks Memorial Hospital), this study was able to build on the community’s strengths and resources in an effort to help promote cancer survivorship for cancer survivors and caregivers. Future recommendations include further strengthening collaborative community partnerships with a larger, DMT confirmatory study using a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) design, while integrating a mixed-methods approach. Implementing these strategies would help establish DMT’s efficacy as a holistic and ecologically valid intervention for cancer survivors and caregivers in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Download or read book Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer written by Janette Jan M. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This art-based research thesis project offered eight women who are breast cancer survivors the opportunity of creating and adorning a plaster life-cast of their torso and through creative expression explore ways of finding meaning in their cancer experience, working through personal difficulties, improving sense-of-self and sense of well-being, and enhancing self-empowerment. The major goal of this study was to observe the ways that the creative process might bring about healing and transformation for these eight women who have experienced the phenomenon of a life threatening illness. Guidelines from Phenomenological-Narrative Inquiry, Organic, Feminist, and Intuitive Inquiry were integrated to assess and analyze the results of this study. Collaboration with the co-researchers through personal interviews, listening to their individual perspectives through personal narratives and stories, and by observing the group interactions during the creative process of sculpting and decorating a body-cast, this researcher was witness to four themes that surfaced: 1) The gift within the wound; 2) The healing power of touch; 3) Power of creativity/expressive arts for healing and transformation; 4) Expressive arts with breast cancer survivors/group support. Every woman's story reflected transformation and healing as a result of her creative experience and the feelings of caring, acceptance, and cohesiveness of the group.

Download or read book Getting Back to My Life written by Charles A. Foster and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The holding environment concept, developed by Donald Winnicott, has been used to represent the type of support that encourages adaptive change during psychosocial transitions. The leadership and change literature posited that the holding environment had the ability to shape the trajectory of the transition, yet did not test this empirically. The psychosocial breast cancer literature empirically researched support during and after treatments ended, but did not incorporate the holding environment concept. This presented the opportunity to inform both the leadership and breast cancer fields by studying holding environments in the breast cancer setting. This study had a twofold purpose: 1) to explore empirically the adaptation process using the context of the breast cancer psychosocial transition, and 2) to consider if the holding environment concept, as it is used in the leadership literature, is supported by the results of this study. Grounded theory methodology was used to interpret interviews, diaries, and observation data gathered from breast cancer survivors during the after treatment transition period. This study presented the grounded theory categories in two organizing frameworks, a transition phase diagram and a person-environment situating diagram. The results suggested that the leadership adaptive change literature should integrate an understanding of coping and searching into organizational change interventions. In addition, incorporating the social interaction represented by situating would enrich any attempts to intervene in adaptive change, including the psychosocial breast cancer literature.