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"Cancer doesn't mean curtains": Benefit finding in patients with head and neck cancer in remission

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posted on 2023-06-07, 15:36 authored by Chrishanthy Thambyrajah, Jim Herold, Keith Altman, Carrie LlewellynCarrie Llewellyn
There is an increasing awareness that there are often aspects of the experience of cancer that patients view as positive or beneficial despite substantial physical and psychological impacts. Individuals with head and neck cancer (HNC) are unique with respect to the possible facial disfigurement and functional limitations following disease and treatment. This qualitative study aimed to explore whether patients with HNC experience positive consequences posttreatment, and to investigate the nature of any benefit finding. Emerging master themes included a change in life priorities, greater closeness to family and friends, a greater awareness of self, for example, an increase in self-confidence and empowerment, and a greater awareness of faith and spirituality. Despite the adverse affects often associated with HNC, patients report some degree of positive growth following treatment.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

ISSN

0734-7332

Publisher

Haworth Press

Issue

6

Volume

28

Page range

666-682

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  • Primary Care and Public Health Publications

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  • No

Legacy Posted Date

2012-07-13

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2012-07-03

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