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Abstract
Purpose: To explore symptom clusters, symptom experiences, and self-management strategies in patients with cervical cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with cervical cancer using an interview guide. The audio recording of the interviews was transcribed. Thematic analysis was conducted using Colaizzi's seven-step framework.
Results: Thirteen participants were interviewed. The mean age of the participants was 47 years. Three themes were identified: (a) Struggle for survival among patients reintegrating into society; (b) Overcoming self-management challenges; and (c) Resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity.
Conclusion: Individuals diagnosed with cervical cancer who undergo concurrent chemoradiotherapy often experience various clusters of symptoms. Despite facing challenges in self-management, these patients maintain a positive attitude and persistently strive to coexist harmoniously with their health conditions.
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Supportive Care in Cancer provides members of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and all other interested individuals, groups and institutions with the most recent scientific and social information on all aspects of supportive care in cancer patients. It covers primarily medical, technical and surgical topics concerning supportive therapy and care which may supplement or substitute basic cancer treatment at all stages of the disease.
Nursing, rehabilitative, psychosocial and spiritual issues of support are also included.
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