biostudies-literatureCheng SNCI NIH HHS352https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12667231biostudies-literatureUnknown33(4)<h4>Purpose</h4>More people are living longer with stage IV cancer due to advances in cancer treatments. However, individuals living with advanced cancer must navigate unique day-to-day challenges and experiences that may be incompletely understood by their health care team. This study aims to better understand the activities, decisions, and experiences that characterize a "good day" versus a "bad day" for individuals living with advanced cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>Twenty participants with stage IV cancer completed semi-structured interviews which involved rating the quality of their day as well as characterizing their experiences and activities during the day. Participants were also asked to describe a theoretical "very good day" versus a "very bad day" for them personally, as well as advice Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in CancerExploring what constitutes "a good day" for individuals living with advanced cancer: a qualitative interview study.PMC12667231P30 CA047904Cheng SFedor JLazris DChen LLow CADurica KCBartel CfalseExploring what constitutes "a good day" for individuals living with advanced cancer: a qualitative interview study.<h4>Purpose</h4>More people are living longer with stage IV cancer due to advances in cancer treatments. However, individuals living with advanced cancer must navigate unique day-to-day challenges and experiences that may be incompletely understood by their health care team. This study aims to better understand the activities, decisions, and experiences that characterize a "good day" versus a "bad day" for individuals living with advanced cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>Twenty participants with stage IV cancer completed semi-structured interviews which involved rating the quality of their day as well as characterizing their experiences and activities during the day. Participants were also asked to describe a theoretical "very good day" versus a "very bad day" for them personally, as well as advice 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Apr2026-06-05T21:04:50.471Z2026-05-21T03:13:05.037ZS-EPMC126672314018588510.1007/s00520-025-09397-7