Stories of breast cancer through art

To describe the use of an art exhibit, created in response to breast cancer survivor stories, and additional supplementary activities to increase cancer awareness and provide support to those with cancer. Published articles and books, personal experiences. Art has been used to educate and promote th...

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Published in:	Oncology nursing forum Vol. 30; no. 6; pp. 1007 - 1013
Main Authors:	Ponto, Julie A, Frost, Marlene H, Thompson, Romayne, Allers, Teresa, Reed-Will, Tracy, Zahasky, Katie, Thiemann, Kay B, Chelf, Jane H, Johnson, Mary E, Sterioff, Sylvester, Rubin, Joseph, Hartmann, Lynn C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-2003
Subjects:	Art Therapy Breast Neoplasms - psychology Education, Medical Education, Nursing Exhibits as Topic Family - psychology Female Health Education Health Personnel - psychology Hospitals, Group Practice Humans Medical Oncology Minnesota Nursing Minnesota
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Summary:	To describe the use of an art exhibit, created in response to breast cancer survivor stories, and additional supplementary activities to increase cancer awareness and provide support to those with cancer. Published articles and books, personal experiences. Art has been used to educate and promote the expression of emotions. Using an art exhibit as the central feature, a planning committee composed of staff members and volunteers developed a repertoire of activities to improve cancer awareness and provide support to cancer survivors. Visitor and staff reactions to the event were profound. Art can capture the most intimate and personal aspects of the cancer experience. This event was a novel and effective way to increase awareness about the cancer experience. The event brought together patients, family members, friends, staff members, and the community and facilitated new partnerships to help people with cancer. Nurses are well equipped to direct the therapeutic use of art and support the potential reactions of viewers. Nurses can promote the benefit of art exhibits for cancer education, support, and awareness and use their knowledge and skills in planning and implementing supplementary activities.
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ISSN:	0190-535X 1538-0688
DOI:	10.1188/03.ONF.1007-1013