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1Assistant Professor, Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|March 30, 2023
Summary
Cancer survivors face unique challenges. Fearless tenacity is key for meaningful survival, helping them overcome treatment and find life purpose.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Oncology
- Psychosocial Oncology
Background:
- Cancer survivors experience unique challenges impacting their well-being.
- Understanding daily coping mechanisms is crucial for survivors transitioning beyond treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of fearless tenacity in cancer survivors.
- To establish a foundation for nurses to promote self-worth in survivors.
- To guide future research and practice in cancer survivorship.
Main Methods:
- Concept building methodology.
- Integration of extant literature and real-life experiences of cancer survivors.
Main Results:
- Identified fearless tenacity as a critical process for meaningful cancer survival.
- Fearless tenacity facilitates daily coping and pursuit of life purpose post-treatment.
Conclusions:
- Fostering fearless tenacity can enhance self-worth among cancer survivors.
- This work provides a nursing theory-based direction for research and practice in cancer survivorship.
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