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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

Experiences of cohabiting partners of women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy: a qualitative study.

Michelle Sinclair, Richard Song, Michelle Peate, Christobel Saunders, Jocelyn Lippey, Mark P Umstad, Kylie Mason, Angela Ives, Lesley Stafford

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Cancer diagnosed during pregnancy: a qualitative study of women's psychosocial experiences during treatment and survivorship.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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Michelle SinclairDepartment of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Richard SongDepartment of Rural Health, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, VIC, Australia.
Michelle PeateDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Christobel SaundersDepartment of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Jocelyn LippeyDepartment of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Mark P UmstadDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Kylie MasonDepartment of Clinical Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Angela IvesMedical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Lesley StaffordFamilial Cancer Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia. Lesley.Stafford@mh.org.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6460-9881

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeWhen a pregnant woman is diagnosed with cancer, she faces complex and unique challenges while navigating both obstetric and oncological care. Despite often being the primary support for women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy (CDP), little is known about the experiences of their partners. We undertook an in-depth exploration of the experiences of partners of women diagnosed with CDP in Australia.

methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with partners of women diagnosed with CDP treated in Australia. Interviews explored partners' inclusion in decision making and communication with health professionals and their own coping experiences. Data were analysed thematically.

resultsData from interviews with 12 male partners (N = 12) of women diagnosed with CDP were analysed. Two unique themes relevant to partners were identified: 'Partners require support to adjust to changing roles and additional burdens' and 'Treating the couple as a team facilitates agency and coping, but partners' needs are placed second by all'.

conclusionPartners of women diagnosed with CDP commonly experience unique stressors and a substantial shift in previously established roles across multiple domains including medical advocacy, household coordination and parenting. Partners' coping is interlinked with how the woman diagnosed with CDP is coping. Inclusion of partners in treatment decisions and communications, and considering partners' wellbeing alongside that of the woman with CDP, is likely to be supportive for partners. In turn, this is likely to enhance the quality of support that women diagnosed with CDP receive from their partners.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalQualitative ResearchSpousesAdultAustraliaDecision MakingFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleNeoplasmsPregnancyPregnancy Complications, NeoplasticSocial SupportCancerCaregiversGestationalPregnancyPsycho-oncologyPsychosocial support systemsSpouses

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PMCPMC11129963

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