ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025
Symptom clusters and self-management experiences of cervical cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a qualitative study.
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- Experiences of the fatigue-pain-sleep disturbance symptom cluster among patients with lung cancer: A descriptive qualitative study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Post-traumatic growth experiences of breast cancer patients and spouses: a dyadic qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
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purposeTo explore symptom clusters, symptom experiences, and self-management strategies in patients with cervical cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
methodsA qualitative descriptive approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with cervical cancer using an interview guide. The audio recording of the interviews was transcribed. Thematic analysis was conducted using Colaizzi's seven-step framework.
resultsThirteen participants were interviewed. The mean age of the participants was 47 years. Three themes were identified: (a) Struggle for survival among patients reintegrating into society; (b) Overcoming self-management challenges; and (c) Resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity.
conclusionIndividuals diagnosed with cervical cancer who undergo concurrent chemoradiotherapy often experience various clusters of symptoms. Despite facing challenges in self-management, these patients maintain a positive attitude and persistently strive to coexist harmoniously with their health conditions.
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