Quality of life – qualitative findings
fatigue
Participants described many physical health benefits such as improved stamina, feeling physically stronger, and less fatigue. Benefits to mental health included positivity and vitality, improved mood, and lower stress. Some women also described a more positive self-image, self-confidence, and a greater desire to improve their overall health. Multiple participants described that participating in this study was among their first experiences engaging in self-care since their diagnosis. One shared: “It made me want to look better. I kind of threw that out the window for a long time because I’ve had so much surgery and stuff…this study has given me a pathway to start to rebuild myself and my life, and that’s huge, that’s really huge.”