Positive Aspects of Having Had Cancer: A Mixed ‐methods Analysis of Responses from the American Cancer Society Survivors of Cancer‐II Studies

ConclusionsNo differences in perceived positive aspects across survivor cohorts suggests that positive aspects of cancer may exist long after diagnosis for many survivors. However, variation across socio‐demographics and clinical variables suggests cancer survivors differentially experience positive aspects from their cancer diagnosis.
Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThis analysis provides new information about cancer survivors' perceptions of positive aspects from their cancer and factors associated with benefit finding and personal growth. This information can be useful in further refining quality‐of‐life measures and interventions for cancer survivors.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - June 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gail Adorno, Ellen Lopez, Mary Ann Burg, Victoria Loerzel, Michael Killian, Amy B. Dailey, Joanne D. Iennaco, Cara Wallace, Dinghy Kristine B. Sharma, Kevin Stein Tags: PAPER Source Type: research