Difficulties faced by long-term childhood cancer survivors: A qualitative study

Due to improved survival rates of childhood cancer, there has been growing attention to survivors. In addition, experiences of illness in youth, during growth and development, affect the lives of these individuals in numerous ways. With a sample of long-term survivors of childhood cancer, this study investigated their difficult experiences after treatment completion and provided fundamental data for intervention programs that can assist growth.
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research