O IMPACTO DA ABORDAGEM EM CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA: RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

While breast cancer is the second in incidence in the female population, behind only non-melanoma skin cancer, representing about 30.1% with 73,610 new cases in 2023, according to the INCA6 database, this same pathology affects less than 1% of the male population. It is considered a rare cancer, which is usually discovered late and has a worse prognosis in this population. Has as a risk factor alterations in genes (BRCA2) and family history; conditions that increase the level of estrogen in the body and previous radiotherapy in the chest region², overweight, absence of physical activity, excess intake of saturated fat and alcohol. The objective of this work is, through a practical example, to help physicians and multidisciplinary teams about the need for an individualized look at each patient, taking into account their life history, their values and individual and family desires. Emphasizing the importance of implementing a more humanized view of care, focusing on the well-being of the individual and their families, above all. The methodology used was data collection through electronic medical records, interviews with the patient, photographic records of diagnostic methods and imaging and laboratory tests, which the patient underwent during hospitalization and later outpatient medical consultations. The discussion focuses on, despite a relatively rare condition, with an annual increase in the number of diagnoses and deaths, knowing how to recognize early is unquestionable, but more than that, knowing how to treat the individual and his unit, with respect and observing his desires and values is essential.