Learnings from Racialized Adolescents and Young Adults with Lived Experiences of Cancer: "It's Okay to Critique the System That Claims to Save Us"

This article represents the first phase of an 18-month, patient-oriented, Participatory Action Research project focused on cancer care for racialized AYAs that is situated within a broader program of research focused on transforming cancer care for AYAs. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 18 AYAs who self-identify as racialized, have lived experiences with cancer, and have received treatment in Canada. Following participant review of their transcripts, the transcripts were de-identified, and then coded by three separate authors. Five main themes were identified using thematic analysis, including the need to feel supported through experiences with (in)fertility, be heard and not dismissed, advocate for self and have others advocate for you, be in community, and resist compliance.PMID:38392075 | PMC:PMC10888397 | DOI:10.3390/curroncol31020081
Source: Current Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research