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Positive and negative consequences with regard to cancer during adolescence. Experiences two years after diagnosis
E Mattsson1, A Ringnér, G Ljungman
1Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Psychosocial Oncology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. elisabet.mattsson@pubcare.uu.se
Objectives:
The purpose was to explore negative and positive consequences of cancer during adolescence experienced two years after diagnosis.
Methods:
Two years after diagnosis 38 persons, 15-21 years old, were asked two questions over the telephone: What, if anything, is bad for you due to the cancer disease? and What, if anything, is good for you due to the cancer disease? The answers were analysed by content analysis.
Results:
Four categories of negative experiences were identified: a problematic body; unpleasant thoughts and feelings; outside the circle of friends; and difficulties with schoolwork. Six categories of positive experiences were identified: a more positive view of life; good self-esteem; knowledge and experience with regard to disease and hospital care; good relations; broader perspectives; and material gains.
Conclusions:
Two years after diagnosis those struck by cancer during adolescence experience not only a number of negative, but also positive, consequences of the cancer disease and its treatment.
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