Lived experiences of gynaecological cancer survivors in Oman: a qualitative study

The diagnosis of cancer had a profound effect on the lives of women with gynaecological cancer. The diagnosis negatively affected their lives throughout their cancer journey due to social role changes, fertility and sexual problems. Religion and social support played major roles in coping with the disease. This is the first study describing the lived experiences of Muslim and Omani survivors of gynaecological cancers and may help to determine their survivorship needs.