Psycho-oncology
'I Thought I Could Cope Alone': Understanding Barriers to Support-Seeking Among Thyroid Cancer Survivors Through an Integrated Theoretical Lens
Par Rogusz A et Harding J.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Background
Thyroid cancer has a favourable prognosis, yet many survivors experience ongoing psychological and social challenges. Although support is available, it is often underused. This study explored barriers to support-seeking in the UK.
Methods
An inductive, qualitative approach was taken. Twenty-five adults with papillary or follicular thyroid cancer were recruited through an NHS Trust and a national charity. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and thematically analysed, with the findings compared to existing bodies of theory.