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Jinwen Fang1,2, Chenzhao Yuan3, Benjamas Suksatit3

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland. jinwwenff@163.com.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
|June 20, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Patients facing cancer recurrence experience a range of emotions, including fear and hope. They utilize diverse coping strategies, such as seeking information and social support, to manage these challenges effectively.

Keywords:
Cancer recurrenceCoping strategiesEmotional experiencesGRADE-CERQualPatient-centered careQualitative review

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychosocial Oncology
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Cancer recurrence significantly impacts patients' emotional well-being.
  • Understanding patient experiences is vital for supportive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize qualitative evidence on emotional experiences during cancer recurrence.
  • To identify coping strategies employed by patients facing cancer recurrence.
  • To explore factors influencing patients' emotional and coping responses.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of CINAHL, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Embase, and Medline (2013-2023).
  • Included eight qualitative and mixed-methods studies.
  • Thematic synthesis and GRADE-CERQual for data analysis and evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Identified six key emotional experiences: shock, fear, sadness, anger, isolation, and hope.
  • Documented diverse coping strategies: information seeking, social support, hope maintenance, physical activity, complementary therapies, emotional expression, information avoidance, goal setting, and psychological support.
  • Highlighted personal and contextual factors influencing patient responses.

Conclusions:

  • Cancer recurrence elicits complex emotional responses and varied coping mechanisms.
  • Findings inform healthcare providers in developing targeted, patient-centered interventions.
  • Improved understanding can enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.