Abstract
Objective: To verify how psychological suffering is experienced by women diagnosed with breast cancer. Bibliographic review: In general, there is a decrease in the overall quality of life of these women, with a constant feeling of fear, insecurity, and anxiety. As breast cancer is a disease with consequences that modify their bodies, there is a change in the body's perception and their identity as a woman, represented by breast and hair loss, both signals of femininity. In addition, the relationships of these patients suffer changes: there is the fear of abandonment by couples, loss of fertility and the possibility of choosing a new pregnancy and increased need for a social support network. Final considerations: It’s possible to conclude that women with breast cancer, in addition to the physical disease, face several psychological challenges such as: changes in their body and in their relationships and their fears, are especially susceptible to depression and psychological suffering. In their treatment, they can’t disregard the existence of their safety and mental health, and a treatment should be implemented encompassing all these aspects.