Positive and negative consequences of childhood cancer influencing the lives of young adults

• The aim of the study was to describe how young adults who have survived   childhood cancer consider their present life to be influenced by the   cancer experience. A cohort of 246 long-term survivors were approached  a median of 16 years after diagnosis. Semi-structured telephone   interviews were conducted based on the Swedish version of the Schedule   for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life-Direct Weighting   (SEIQoL-DW). Interviews were analysed using content analyses. When   asked if cancer negatively or positively currently affected their   lives, 68% reported at least one negative consequence and 53% at least   one positive consequence. The most frequently reported negative   consequences include a variety of physical impairments and limitations   in participating in activities; positive consequences describe a more   positive view of life and of self. Women more often than men reported   negative psychological impact, a changed body appearance and positive   interaction with others. CNS tumours and combined treatment were   somewhat associated to a higher extent of negative consequences.   Overall, the results indicate that long-term survivors of childhood   cancer are getting along quite well despite shortcomings.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Health Sciences (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Adolescent

Content analysis

Interview

Long-term

SEIQoL-DW

Survivors

Paediatric malignancies

Quality of life

MEDICINE

MEDICIN

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)