SynthesisJournal of clinical psychology in medical settings2019
Impact of Cancer on Romantic Relationships Among Young Adults: A Systematic Review.
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- Navigating sexual challenges in couples post breast cancer treatment: a qualitative study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Developing and validating a functional social relationships enhancement program for cancer patients: A Delphi method.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Exploration of the relevance and comprehensibility of the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Sexual Health Questionnaire among Danish young adults aged 18-39: a national cross-sectional study.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2025Article
- Navigating disclosure in new romantic partnerships as an adolescent or young adult with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.Familial cancer · 2025Article
- Navigating Romantic Relationships and Sexual Intimacy: Challenges and Opportunities for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer - A Literature Review of Qualitative Studies.Psycho-oncology · 2025Review
- Factors Associated with Quality of Life (QoL) in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Communication and Support-Focused Experiences and Needs of Young Adult Couples Coping With Cancer: A Qualitative Study.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Partnership and fatherhood outcomes in young men diagnosed with cancer: a nationwide register-based study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Navigating an uncertain future: a qualitative study exploring thoughts about fertility and oncofertility counseling among young men with cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Quality of life beyond measure: Advanced cancer patients, wellbeing and medicinal cannabis.Sociology of health & illness · 2023Article
- Social Wellbeing in Cancer Survivorship: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Self-Reported Relationship Closeness and Ambivalence from a Community Sample.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
- Cancer-related psychosocial challenges.General psychiatry · 2022Review
- Prevalence and factors associated with high levels of distress in young adult cancer survivors compared to matched peers.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- "It's sometimes a tightrope walk…" - Exploring dyadic coping arrangements between young adults with chronic conditions and their peers (friends or partners) in interviewing both sides.Health psychology openArticle
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Abstract
The aim of this review was to determine the impact of a cancer diagnosis and history on young adults' ability to initiate and maintain romantic relationships. MedLine and PsycInfo databases were used to identify articles that address dating, romantic relationships, or marriage among 18- to 45-year-old cancer survivors. Twenty-one relevant articles were identified. Findings indicate that young adult cancer survivors struggle with when/how to disclose their cancer history to potential partners, are delayed in initiating their first romantic relationships, have fewer romantic relationships than peers, and are less likely than peers to marry. Young survivors report that their cancer experience impacts their long-term relationships in both positive and negative ways. In summary, young survivors face significant barriers to establishing and maintaining romantic relationships. Those who have difficulty establishing romantic relationships may benefit from receiving additional support from other sources, including family members, friends, and (in some cases) mental health professionals.
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