Relationships Between Cause of Cancer and Breast Cancer-Related Factors in Breast Cancer Survivors

Aims: The purposes of this study were to (1) to identify the causes of cancer in breast cancer survivors inTaiwan; and (2) to investigate the influence of demographic characteristics and breast cancer-related factors onthe cause of cancer. Materials and
Method: This study details the related investigative results on survivors withbreast cancer using a descriptive and correlational design. A convenience sampling approach was employed.A structured questionnaire was used to assess the participants.
Results: A total of 230 breast cancer survivorscompleted the questionnaire. Low-scoring cause of cancer participants were older adults (OR = 2.49, p<0.05) whowere already of menopausal status (OR = 2.28, p < 0.05). Around 72% of particpants agreed high responsibility.Our breast cancer survivors felt stress had caused their breast cancer.
Conclusions: These findings are helpfulin understanding the relationship between cause of cancer and related factors in breast cancer survivors.