Coping and adjustment in men with prostate cancer: a systematic review of qualitative studies

ConclusionsA range of coping strategies were reported by men with PCa. Some of these strategies appear to be partially influenced by gender roles and masculinities. Coping meta-themes reported in this review have also been found in other research on men ’s coping. Strategies relating to flexible interpretation of gender roles/masculinities may be a particularly relevant category of coping responses due to the hypothesised beneficial impact of flexibility on psychological well-being.Implications for cancer survivorsPCa survivors utilise a range of coping strategies, and the types of strategies used may have implications for men ’s well-being. The ability to be flexible in both coping responses used, and in the view of oneself as a man may be particularly important skills in meeting the challenges associated with this disease.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research