Abstract
Objective: To analyze the scientific production on the evaluation of the self-esteem of cancer patients, submitted to chemotherapy treatment. Methodology: This is an integrative review of the literature, where the following question was formulated PICo (non-clinical): What scientific evidence points to the changes in the self-esteem of cancer patients submitted to chemotherapy? Results: Changes in self-esteem in cancer patients are related to adverse effects of chemotherapy, such as alopecia, and low psychological state associated with depression, family involvement, social isolation, stress, and some symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, physical weakness , which provoke feelings of impotence and hopelessness directly affecting self-esteem. The production of intervention bundles proposed to stimulate the practice of physical activity and other leisure activities in cancer patients, offer an integrated psychosocial support program for patients and their companions in coping with the disease and change in self-esteem, Guidance on the emergence of alopecia during chemotherapy, and negative effects on self-image, Promote activities to support return to work and occupational counseling in cancer patients, Develop activities for embellishment and use of adornments in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Final Considerations: Chemotherapeutic treatment can be considered a a determinant factor in the alterations of the self-esteem, because it allows the occurrence of innumerable impacts on the life of the oncological patient, such as, physical, emotional and social.