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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2025

Barriers and facilitators of supportive care access and use among men with cancer: a qualitative study.

Corentin Montiel, Nathalie Bedrossian, Asher Kramer, André Myre, Alexia Piché, Meghan H McDonough, Catherine M Sabiston, Anika Petrella, Lise Gauvin, Isabelle Doré

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Article in Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Outcomes That Matter in Gastrointestinal Cancer Care: A Focus Group Study of Patient-Centred Outcomes Identified by Patients and Care Partners.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026
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  4. Pay It Forward: Analysis of a novel peer-to-peer support initiative for individuals receiving treatment for head and neck cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  5. Models, outcomes, barriers, and facilitators of supportive care in cancer: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.

Corentin MontielUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Nathalie BedrossianCentre de Recherche du CHUM, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Asher Kramer, Montréal, QC, Canada.
André Myre, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Alexia PichéCentre de Recherche du CHUM, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Meghan H McDonoughUniversity of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Catherine M SabistonUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Anika PetrellaUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Lise GauvinCentre de Recherche du CHUM, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Isabelle DoréCentre de Recherche du CHUM, Montréal, QC, Canada. isabelle.dore@umontreal.ca.
Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal · CAAV&R (Canada) · CAUniversité de Montréal · CAUniversité du Québec à Montréal · CAUniversity College London · GBUniversity of Calgary · CAUniversity of Toronto · CA

Funding

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada 430-2019-01105
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeMen diagnosed with cancer are underrepresented in existing supportive care programming and related research, with preliminary indications that men face unique challenges in accessing and engaging with such services. This study aims to identify barriers and facilitators related to the supportive care service access and use among men diagnosed with cancer.

methodsFrom March to May 2021, thirty-one Quebec men (M

resultsBarriers and facilitators to men's supportive care access and use were grouped into four categories: (1) alignment between services and men's needs and preferences; (2) delivery of services in an accessible, inclusive, and responsive way; (3) communication and promotion of services in ways that are acceptable, appealing, and attractive to men; and (4) social norms and perceptions of gender and masculinity affecting men's perceptions of and engagement with services.

conclusionsBarriers and facilitators influencing access and use of supportive care services in men are numerous and diverse. These findings may inform the development of new and the adaptation of current supportive care strategies to better address men's needs and preferences after a cancer diagnosis. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Increased adequacy of services tailored to men's needs and preferences, with an emphasis on supporting men to take an active role in their recovery, could improve access and adherence to care. Services adopting a more integrated, patient-centered, and holistic approach to service delivery could positively impact the cancer care trajectory and health outcomes of men. Larger systemic changes may be needed to support men in engaging in currently existing activities and services.

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Cancer SurvivorsHealth Services AccessibilityNeoplasmsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchQuebecSocial SupportCancerHealth service researchHelp-seeking behaviorsMen’s healthSupportive care

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