1435P Living with a metastatic breast cancer: A qualitative study on altered psychological needs and life goals after the diagnosis

Abstract

Patients with metastasis deal with specific challenges from a psychological viewpoint, that go beyond negative emotions and anxiety/depression. While treatment options increase their chances of survival, they perceive end of life as possibly close and their future in terms of time running out. This affects goal setting or ability to set and pursue objectives, both in terms of health management and personal life, disrupting well-being and treatment adherence. It is important to advance our understanding of motivation/goal setting in metastatic patients, to inform health management interventions.