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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Spiritual coping experience among young adults with advanced cancer in China: a qualitative study.

Jie Zhou, Chaonan Zeng, Ya Hu, Ling Zou, Zhikun Li, Lan Xie, Xia Zheng, Wentao Huang

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  1. "I felt as though my life had come to an end": lived experiences of adolescents and young adults with cancer in Nepal.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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Jie Zhou *Department of Urinary Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
Chaonan Zeng *Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
Ya Hu *Department of Urinary Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
Ling ZouDepartment of Urinary Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
Zhikun LiPostanesthsia Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
Lan XiePostanesthsia Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China. xielan@sysucc.org.cn.
Xia ZhengDepartment of Urinary Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China. zhengxia@sysucc.org.cn.
Wentao HuangPostanesthsia Care Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China. huangwt1@sysucc.org.cn.

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backgroundThe incidence of cancer in young adults has been on the rise, with many cases being diagnosed at advanced stages due to the absence of early symptoms. Individuals aged 18 to 39, facing a diagnosis of advanced cancer, often experience disruptions during critical phases of their personal and professional development, including career advancement, relationship building, and family planning. The profound psychological impact of cancer during this formative period frequently leads to a loss of purpose, severely compromising their spiritual health.

objectiveTo investigate the spiritual coping experiences of young adults with advanced cancer.

methodsThis study was performed in a tertiary cancer hospital in mainland China. Fourteen young patients with advanced cancer were interviewed using semi-structured methods between June and August 2023. Data were analyzed using Giorgi's analytical model.

resultsAnalysis revealed five central themes: (1) focusing on the present, (2) pursuing inner peace, (3) deriving strength from external sources, (4) experiencing negative emotions, and (5) achieving spiritual transcendence.

conclusionHealthcare professionals should implement tailored interventions aimed at enhancing the spiritual coping capacity of young adults with advanced cancer. This approach should support patients in rediscovering life's meaning while honoring their religious beliefs and cultural context with Chinese characteristics.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalNeoplasmsSpiritualityAdolescentAdultChinaFemaleHumansMaleQualitative ResearchYoung AdultAdvanced cancerChinaPsycho-oncologyQualitative researchSpiritualityYoung adults

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