Lived experiences of life with newly diagnosed advanced cancer – a qualitative interview study
The experiences of patients living with incurable cancer reveal a complex interplay of psychological, emotional, and existential responses. It is essential that healthcare professionals address existential concerns within clinical care. By acknowledging and supporting patients' existential struggles, discussions about sensitive topics becomes more natural and better recieved by the patients. .
Authors
- Ricko Damberg Nissen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5590-374X)
- Lars Henrik Jensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0020-1537)
- Mette Stie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5254-9359)
- Jens Søndergaard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1629-1864)
- Torben Frøstrup Hansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7476-671X)
- Johanna Ingrid Elin Swenne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4289-2193)
Institutions
- University of Southern Denmark (DK)
- Vejle Sygehus (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2025.2453296
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76
Funders
- Cancer Research Foundation