Sendo familiar de pessoa em tratamento de câncer

Abstract

Cancer is a serious public health problem in Brazil and the world, due to its high incidence, mortality and by compromising health and quality of life of the human being, occupying second place in causes of death by disease in the country, according to the Mortality Information System (MIS). This study aims to answer the guiding question: How is it for the family member to experience the treatment process of a person close against cancer? The aim was to unveil the being-familiar of person in cancer treatment. The research, of a qualitative nature, was guided by phenomenology, based on theoretical-methodological and philosophical thinking of Martin Heidegger. Sixteen family members were enrolled in the study, interviewed in meetings mediated by empathy and reduction of assumptions, occurring between the months of September and December of 2015. The vague and medium understanding allowed the elaboration of conducting wire of analysis. Hermeneutics enabled the interpretation of being-familiar-of-person-in-treatment-of-cancer, who was immersed in everyday life, acting in impersonality, impropriety and inauthenticity. It is not understood as a being of possibilities, since it is shown in speech mode, ambiguity, curiosity, decadence and occupation of the state of health of the other. It reveals that the family cares for the person in cancer treatment, but he forgets to take care of himself presenting psychological problems, emotional and even health, due to the overload of the follow-up of their family member under treatment. They deal with the life and state of health of the other, putting this as your priority at the moment. One perceives the fragility of the relative in dealing with the illness situation of the other. Thus, a multiprofessional approach to meet the demands of the family, through psychological, social, assistance and guidance on the situation of the other, it proves necessary. From the senses unveiled in this research, evidence of the importance of discussing a new format of authentic care to this familiar which accompanies the person in cancer treatment. Because the same was shown deficient or non-existent by the health team. Family members need follow-up to exercise care for the other and to take care of themselves authentically and individually.