The Lived Experience of Ethiopian Women After Mastectomy due to Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study.

Background: The impact of breast absence on women's lived experiences is not well studied in Sub-Saharan Africa particularly in Ethiopia, with implications for service design. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Ethiopian women after mastectomy due to breast cancer.

Methods: A qualitative study approach was used to explore the experiences of women who underwent a mastectomy at the oncology unit of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital.