Exploring Young People’s Experience of Ending Active Cancer Treatment: When the “Little Cancer Treatment Bubble” Pops

Conclusions Adolescents and young adults were underprepared for and challenged by the unexpected emotional and physical consequences of ending active cancer treatment. Implications for Practice Young people require information and support to prepare for ending active treatment and reintegration to everyday life. Preparation for the short- and long-term physical, social, and psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis even when treatment ends will assist young people in managing this transition. Further research is required to develop and test interventions to provide timely, structured, and equitable information and support at the end of treatment to better prepare AYAs for the challenges they may face as treatment ends.
Source: Cancer Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research