Patients' experience with cancer recurrence: a meta‐ethnography

ConclusionsThis meta‐ethnography clarifies the fundamental aspects of patients' experience of recurrence. It suggests that health care professionals can promote a positive experience of care and help lessen the psychosocial impact of recurrence by providing information in an approachable way and being sensitive to their changing needs. It also points to the importance of supporting patients in adopting strategies to regain a sense of control and to address their potential mortality and its impact on loved ones. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Marta Wanat, Mary Boulton, Eila Watson Tags: Review Article Source Type: research