Table 2.

Categories area and thematic categories of MLC.

Category Area	Category Area	Category Area	Category Area
Positioning of breast cancer in the women’s life	Resources during the breast cancer treatment	Post-traumatic growth	Meaning-Making of the breast cancer experience
The thematic categories of the Meaning of Loss Codebook Included
Coping	Family bonds	Valuing life	Meaning made
Moving on	Valuing the relationship	Living to the fullest	No meaning
Acceptance	Spirituality	Impermanence	Lack of understanding
Emotionality		Personal growth
Negative affect		Lifestyle changes
Regret		Greater perspective
		Change identity
		Compassion