Journal of International Psychiatry

AbstractObjective: To study the long-term experience and psychological process of breast cancer survivors after continuous mindfulness practice Methods: 12 female breast cancer survivors who had been practicing mindfulness were interviewed, and the data were analyzed by the method of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results: Patients developed three types of mindfulness coping: experiencing self, initiating self-reflection; accept yourself and live in the present moment; get back to yourself and get involved in life . Conclusions: Mindfulness coping in breast cancer survivors can improve physical and mental status, regulate emotion, improve cognition, improve interpersonal and social functions, the organization of self-acceptance, positive reflection and cancer rehabilitation groups, as well as peer support, contribute to the continuation of mindfulness practice.

Keywords: Mindfulness, mindfulness coping, breast cancer survivors, interpretative phenomenological analysis