Lived experiences of young adults facing a recent diagnosis of cancer: A phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Young adulthood is a period of prosperity and freshness characterized by developmental achievement, which can be inhibited by various diseases such as cancer. Typically considered a terminal disease, if diagnosed in young adulthood, cancer may trigger a tremendous psychosomatic shock. The nature of facing a recent cancer diagnosis affects the whole coping process. Addressing young adults' experiences at the confirmation point of cancer diagnosis will facilitate supporting them through the early recognition of probable problems in the future. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyse the lived experiences of young adults facing a recent cancer diagnosis.

Methods

This qualitative study adopted an interpretive phenomenology design. In this study, 12 patients (w

SUBMITTER: Shahmari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10485348 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature