Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Apr 2022
The Lived Experiences with Hope from Adolescents and Young Adults Who Have Advanced Cancer.
1. Describe the concept of hope based on perspectives of AYAs who experienced advanced cancer. 2. Differentiate the role hope has for AYAs before, during, and after experiencing cancer. ⋯ Transitions in the role of hope occurred over time, becoming a source of mental sustenance during cancer treatment, and a source of altruism after experiencing cancer. This study adds to the understanding of hope for AYAs who have advanced cancer.