Abstract

Women with breast cancer face challenges in different aspects of their lives, as the drastic changes in their psychological needs can be distressful. With the intention of helping these women to cope after the diagnosis, there has been an emphasis in providing psychological support and interventions to enhance Quality of Life (QOL) and survival rate. It is imperative to investigate the psychological and psychosocial factors interrupting the quality of life and well-being in female cancer patients with the intention of providing them with proper treatment and therapeutic intervention. Psycho-education is a form of therapeutic intervention for patients and their families. One of the most operative psycho-social approaches to cancer patients is psycho-education Dastan [1], Younis et al. [2]. Psycho-education is important as it is a process that provides education and information to individuals who seek or receive mental health services, such as individuals that are seriously or terminally ill and also their family members. The program normally includes health education, stress management, coping skills, and psychological support.