Purpose Interest is growing in post-traumatic growth (PTG) after cancer prompted, in part, by
observations of positive associations with health-related quality of life. Qualitative research …

Purpose Individuals diagnosed with cancer have been shown to interpret the term “cancer
survivor” differently and this may have implications for how they cope with their illness. This …

Purpose: To improve understanding of how people diagnosed with cancer perceive the term
“cancer survivor” and what influences those perceptions. Design: Patients' reactions to the …

Cancer survival is increasing, and many people are living years after cancer treatment. For
example, it is predicted that 46 per cent of men and 56 per cent of women diagnosed in …

Aims The aim of this study was to explore breast cancer patients' experiences during
survivorship. Particular attention is given to the role of specialist breast care nurses in …

There has been a recent increase in research considering the perceptions of the term
“cancer survivor” held by individuals who have or have had cancer. This article explores the …

Background: While there is an abundance of cancer survivorship research among various
racial/ethnic groups, there is a paucity of research on survivors of African descent. To date …

Background Women with breast cancer often have difficulties in making sense of and
understanding their experiences, specifically the ways in which cultural sensitivities impact …

Background: With improved treatments, the survival rate for breast cancer patients is
increasing. With the improvements in quantity of life, research in the field of cancer …

Purpose/Objectives: To investigate spiritual transformation among patients with cancer.
Design: Longitudinal. Setting: A university medical center in the midwestern United States …