Prevention of Body Image Disorder by Nurse Intervention on the Patient and Family Prior to Breast and Colon Surgery

"The nursing intervention prior to surgery: (breast and colon cancer):~1. First phase: At first these subjects suffered a great emotional impact after knowing the diagnosis, which could generate intense anxiety reactions.~2. Second phase or phase of coping, in which they begin to be aware of their illness and the future changes they will suffer in their body. In this phase they react with fear, anger, anger, denial, ...~3. Third phase or phase of adaptation to the new situation, where there is a decrease in previous emotional reactions, the patient being able to start up the resources learned to reduce their psychological discomfort."