"There is a life before and after cancer": experiences of resuming life and unmet care needs in stage I and II melanoma survivors.

ABSTRACT: Although the largest increase in melanoma incidence is observed for localised melanoma, little research has been done on its impact. Despite favourable prognoses and relatively short treatment trajectories, diagnosis and treatment may significantly impact life post-treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of stage I and II melanoma survivors' experiences resuming life after treatment and their associated survivorship care (SSC) needs. A qualitative focus group study was conducted with 18 stage I or II melanoma survivors, divided over three focus groups with 6 survivors each. Transcripts were analysed through thorough thematic content analysis, using multiple phases of coding. In resuming life, survivors experienced profound initial impacts of diseas

SUBMITTER: Kamminga NCW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11427545 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature