“I’m a Survivor”: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Survivors’ Perspectives of Cancer Survivorship

Conclusion Although a range of experiences are presented, this study provides evidence that the survivorship perspectives of Indigenous cancer survivors may be, in part, shared by non-Indigenous cancer survivors. Implications for Practice Acknowledging Indigenous cancer survivors' past experiences and how these influence their overall well-being is important for providing patient-centered and culturally appropriate care. Nurses and other healthcare professionals may use this knowledge to foster a range of coping strategies to assist Indigenous cancer survivors to live well.
Source: Cancer Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research