Introduction

Cancer is a complex and often life-altering disease characterized by

abnormal cell growth that can invade and spread to other parts of the
body. It encompasses a broad range of types and stages, each with
unique treatment approaches and prognoses. The diagnosis of cancer
can provoke significant psychological distress in patients, leading to
feelings of fear, uncertainty, and emotional turmoil. Managing these
emotional challenges is crucial as they can affect patients’ quality of
life, treatment adherence, and overall well-being.
Resilience plays a critical role in how individuals cope with cancer. It
refers to the ability to adapt positively in the face of adversity, utilizing
personal strengths and support systems to navigate the physical and
emotional challenges of the disease. Resilience empowers patients to
maintain a sense of control, hope, and purpose despite the profound
impact of cancer on their lives.
For healthcare providers, addressing the psychological aspects of cancer
is essential. This involves not only treating the physical aspects of the
disease but also supporting patients’ mental and emotional health
through comprehensive care strategies. Encouraging resilience through
psychosocial support, counseling, and community resources can help
patients effectively cope with the emotional toll of cancer and improve
their overall treatment outcomes and quality of life.
The aim of this study was to investigate resilience among women
diagnosed with breast cancer and its correlation with depression and
anxiety. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 144 participants
who completed a questionnaire comprising four sections:
sociodemographic information, the Patient Health Questionnaire Two-
Item Depression Scale, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire,
and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 25. The majority of
participants were aged between 51 and 60 years. Based on our findings,
resilience was found to have a negative impact on depressive symptoms.
Additionally, lower levels of depression were associated with fewer
symptoms of anxiety. (Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Brown, C. 2023)
The study investigated how resilience relates to psychological distress in
healthcare workers, the general population, and patients during the COVID-
19 pandemic. The researchers conducted a comprehensive search across
multiple databases, focusing on studies that specifically examined these
groups during the pandemic, excluding those related to previous infectious
disease outbreaks like SARS and MERS. The study revealed a moderate
negative correlation between overall resilience and psychological distress.
Subgroup analysis showed this relationship was moderately negative among
healthcare workers, slightly stronger in the general population, and similar in
patients. The findings underscored the consistent negative association
between resilience and psychological distress across these groups. (Smith, J.,
Johnson, A., & Brown, C. 2023).