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Negative and positive consequences of adolescent cancer 10 years after diagnosis: an interview-based longitudinal study in Sweden

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Lehmann, Vicky, Grönqvist, Helena, Engvall, Gunn, Ander, Malin, Tuinman, Marrit A., Hagedoorn, Mariët, Sanderman, Robbert, Mattsson, Elisabet +1 more·2014·Psycho-Oncology

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to provide insight into survivor-reported negative and positive consequences of cancer during adolescence 10 years after diagnosis and compare these with consequences reported 3 and 4 years after diagnosis. METHODS: Three, 4, and 10 years after diagnosis, survivors of adolescent cancer were interviewed about negative and positive consequences due to their cancer experience. Manifest content analysis was used to identify categories of reported consequences. Categories of consequences 10 years after diagnosis were compared with consequences reported 3 and 4 years after diagnosis. RESULTS: Seven categories of negative consequences were identified: bodily concerns, existential thoughts about loss and life (new at 10 years), psychological problems, difficulties interacting with others, health worries (new), fertility concerns (new), and frustrations about health care (new); and six categories of positive consequences: positive view of life, positive view of self, compassion for others (new), close relationships, gained knowledge about disease and health care, and financial gains. Consistent with previous time points, bodily concerns were reported most often. The majority of survivors (n = 22) reported both negative and positive consequences of their former disease. Few reported only negative (n = 2) or only positive consequences (n = 4). CONCLUSIONS: Ten years after diagnosis, most survivors reported both negative and positive consequences. New themes, relevant to young adulthood and long-term survival, were identified. Health care professionals treating young adult survivors may anticipate and address problems regarding physical health, fertility, and health care but may also reinforce positive affect by addressing survivors' positive views of life, sense of self, and close relationships.

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Lehmann, V., Grönqvist, H., Engvall, G., Ander, M., Tuinman, M. A., Hagedoorn, M., Sanderman, R., Mattsson, E., & von Essen, L.
Affiliations
  • University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
  • Uppsala University (SE)
  • Psychosocial Oncology and Supportive Care, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences Uppsala University Uppsala Sweden
Corresponding author
Lehmann, Vicky
Venue
Psycho-Oncology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2014-04-15
Volume
23
Issue
11
Pages
1229-1235
ISSN
  • 1057-9249 (ISSN-L)
  • 1099-1611
OpenAlex
W2097578749
Cited by
86
References
31
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FWCI
8.47
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Psycho-Oncology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Family Support in Illness
Keywords
adolescent cancer survivors, negative consequences, positive consequences, young adult survivors, fertility concerns, mental illness, long-term survival, survivorship care
MeSH terms
Adult, Empathy, Female, Financing, Personal, Humans, Infertility, Interpersonal Relations, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Neoplasms, Self Concept, Sweden, Survivors, Qualitative Research, Young Adult

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