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  • Psychology
  • Sociology

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  • Parental cancer research is growing, but lacks focus on advanced cancer.
  • The father's perspective in parental cancer studies is significantly underrepresented.
  • Families with advanced cancer and young children experience distinct challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences of fathers with advanced cancer raising minor children.
  • To identify barriers and resilience strategies employed by these fathers.
  • To inform family-centered interventions for advanced cancer care.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory methodology was employed.
  • Semistructured, in-person interviews were conducted with 11 fathers.
  • Participants were married fathers with one to six minor children.

Main Results:

  • Fathers' concerns for their children were pervasive throughout their cancer journey.
  • Key barriers identified include physical impairments, uncertainty, and financial strain.
  • Resilience was fostered through role flexibility, open communication, support utilization, and finding meaning.

Conclusions:

  • Fathers with advanced cancer "teeter-totter between hope and despair" while prioritizing their children.
  • Flexibility, communication, support, and meaning-making are crucial for paternal resilience.
  • Interdisciplinary, family-centered interventions should address gendered roles and financial burdens.