Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 5, 2026
05:30
Laparoscopic Radical Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer
Published on: October 31, 2025
Life after cancer: living with risk
Krista L Wilkins1, Roberta L Woodgate
1Author Affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada. kwilkins@unb.ca
Cancer Nursing
|January 19, 2011
Summary
Cancer survivors perceive their ongoing risk of developing a new cancer as a part of life. Understanding these perceptions is key to improving cancer screening adherence and survivorship care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Cancer Survivorship
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Cancer survivors face a higher risk of developing new cancers compared to the general population.
- Many cancer survivors do not adhere to recommended regular cancer screening protocols.
- Perceptions of second cancer risk may influence screening participation among survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how cancer survivors define and interpret their risk of developing a second cancer.
- To understand the lived experience of cancer survivors regarding their ongoing risk.
Main Methods:
- An interpretive descriptive qualitative study was employed.
- Semistructured interviews were conducted with 22 cancer survivors.
- Data were analyzed using the constant comparative method.
Main Results:
- A dominant theme of "life after cancer-living with risk" emerged, indicating risk is integrated into daily life.
- Survivors' experiences with second cancer risk involved "thinking about second risk" and "living with risk: a family affair."
Conclusions:
- Effective risk communication strategies are needed to support cancer survivors' screening decisions.
- Findings offer foundational knowledge for refining survivorship care standards and managing second cancer risk.
Related Concept Videos
01:21Cancer Survival Analysis
Cancer survival analysis focuses on quantifying and interpreting the time from a key starting point, such as diagnosis or the initiation of treatment, to a specific endpoint, such as remission or death. This analysis provides critical insights into treatment effectiveness and factors that influence patient outcomes, helping to shape clinical decisions and guide prognostic evaluations. A cornerstone of oncology research, survival analysis tackles the challenges of skewed, non-normally...
02:59Cancer Prevention
Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...
Some...
02:59Cancer Prevention
Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...
Some...
02:56Treatment Resistent Cancers
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. A cancer cell is genetically unstable and hence can mutate faster. They can also modify their microenvironment and escape immune surveillance. The difficulties in treating cancer are further compounded by the emergence of rapid resistance to anticancer drugs. The most common ways to attain resistance in cancer cells include alteration in drug transport and metabolism, modification of drug target, elevated DNA damage response, or...
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...
01:12Relative Risk
Relative risk (RR) is a statistical measure commonly used in epidemiology to compare the likelihood of a particular event occurring between two groups. This metric is important for evaluating the relationship between exposure to a specific risk factor and the probability of a particular outcome. It plays a crucial role in medical research, public health studies, and risk assessment. Relative risk quantifies how much more (or less) likely an event is to occur in an exposed group compared to an...