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Talking About Cancer Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Systematic Review.

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:Communication plays an essential role in social relationships. Yet it is unclear how young cancer patients and survivors communicate with peers, and whether this contributes to increased rates of social difficulties. We aimed to analyze how childhood cancer patients and survivors communicate about their cancer with family and peers. We systematically searched Medline, Embase and PsycINFO for peer-reviewed studies on cancer-related communication among patients and survivors (any cancer, <25 years at diagnosis). We screened 309 articles, and included 6 qualitative studies. Studies were assessed using a standardized quality assessment tool. Participants were adolescents and young adults, 16-34 years of age at the time of study. Included studies related to different forms of cancer-related communication, benefits, and challenges. We found that cancer-related communication was an individual, complex process, addressing medical, existential, and emotional aspects of cancer. Communication occurred on a spectrum with variation in who information was shared with, as well as differences in the frequency at which information was shared, and the amount and type of information shared. Communication often occurred at uncertain or significant times for participants, or was initiated by others. Communicating about cancer yielded benefits as a coping strategy, prompted social support, and appeared central to significant relationships. Barriers to communication, including fear of stigma and poor peer reactions, hindered willingness to disclose. The number of studies analyzing this topic was limited. Communicating about cancer is a significant yet complex process for young patients and survivors. Further research is needed to complement the existing literature and to establish the evidence base for the development of future effective interventions promoting social and communication skills.

journal_name

J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol

journal_title

Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology

authors

Janin MMH,Ellis SJ,Wakefield CE,Fardell JE

doi

10.1089/jayao.2017.0131

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2018-10-01 00:00:00

pages

515-524

issue

eissn

2156-5333

issn

2156-535X

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Talking About Cancer Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Systematic Review.