Psychosocial Adjustment Of Breast Cancer Patients Post-Treatment Therapy and Mentoring. (Case Study of 4 Breast Cancer Patients in Sapkandara Community Medan)

Abstract Purpose: To determine the impact of therapy and psychosocial adjustments as well as assistance received by breast cancer patients in the Sapkandara Movement community in the city of Medan. Research Methodology: This type of research is qualitative with a case study approach to 4 breast cancer patients who are members of the Sapkandara Results: The results showed that breast cancer patients experienced significant physical and psychological changes after therapy, including fatigue, hair loss, stress, and emotional instability. Socially, patients tend to withdraw from the environment. Psychosocial adjustment is influenced by patients' knowledge of the disease and family support. There are three types of assistance: existential, functional, and professional, but only existential support from family is effective. Sapkandara Community is here to provide comprehensive support including information, hospital assistance, and moral and emotional support. Limitations: This research limits the scope of research to only patients who suffer from breast cancer, are undergoing treatment, support therapy, and are members of the Sapkandara. Contribution: It is hoped that he can contribute to the development of knowledge in the Department of Social Welfare, especially courses on health and social welfare issues. Adding information for breast cancer patients and readers to find out about the needs of companions regarding the psychosocial adjustment of breast cancer patients. Also provides additional insight or knowledge for medical social workers, health services, hospitals, communities, or NGOs related to health and policymakers in the health sector, especially in social services for cancer sufferers.