A qualitative study exploring the perceptions and understandings of advance care planning by people with treatable but not curable cancer
This study highlights challenges in advance care planning for those with treatable but not curable cancer, especially when uncertain about disease progression. Data suggest that a separation between conversations about medical planning and that of a more social and personal nature may be needed. Further research should investigate the impact of uncertainty of survival on advance care planning practice.
Authors
- Tomoko Lewis
- Katherine E. Stewart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2406-8638)
- Ruth Board (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9259-0823)
- Sheila Payne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6982-9181)
- Sean Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2264-8479)
Institutions
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Lancaster University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Palliative Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163251363752
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Rosemere Cancer Foundation