Empowerment as perceived by young adults living with advanced cancer

This study explores how young adults living with advanced cancer experience empowerment in their healthcare journey.

We conducted in-depth interviews with 12 participants aged 21 to 39. Our research identified four key processes—waiting, managing, acting, and revisiting— four components that reflect how young individuals navigate their illness. These were closely tied to themes such as body ownership, facing care-related challenges, striving for health optimization, and reflecting on personal legacy.

Despite the hardships of advanced cancer, participants expressed a strong desire to stay actively involved and in control of their care. The findings offer critical insights that could shape more personalized and responsive cancer support services for young adults.

👉 Click here for more information on the published article.

For more information about this study, please contact:

Saima Ahmed

Loiselle-research@mcgill.ca

(514) 398-8977

Funded by:

The Christine and Herschel Victor/Hope & Cope Psychosocial Oncology Research Chair

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