BACKGROUND
Traditionally, the relationship between mother and daughter is known to have many conflicts. A purpose of this study is to clarify the suffering of the femMETHODS
This study was a descriptive qualitative-exploratory research, in which 5 participants were selected through purposive sampling and had semi-structured interviews about a current suffering. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed using an inductive approach to identify common themes.
ale cancer patient who has a problem for mother and child relations.RESULTS
4 themes emerged about the meaning of suffering in female cancer patients who has a problem for mother and child relations: an invalid family coping, gave up already, avoid direct view, forced self-affirmation.Their distress was related to mother-child relationships, the patient's own thinking patterns, relationships with surrounding people, and Resignation to live.CONCLUSION
Nursing intervention for patients with family function problems is difficult. 
But, listening closely of life review is effective for people who have been deeply bruised feelings in the past.

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