Role for a Web-Based Intervention to Alleviate Distress in People With Newly Diagnosed Testicular Cancer: Mixed Methods Study.
Ciara ConduitChristina GuoAllan 'Ben' SmithOrlando RinconesOlivia Nina BaenzigerBenjamin C ThomasJeremy GoadDan LenaghanNathan L LawrentschukLih-Ming WongNiall M CorcoranMargaret RossPeter GibbsSophie O'HaireAngelyn AntonElizabeth LiowJeremy H LewinBen TranPublished in: JMIR cancer (2022)
Distress is common following the diagnosis of testicular cancer; however, it decreases over time. Nuts & Bolts was considered useful, acceptable, and relevant by individuals diagnosed with testicular cancer, with strong support for the intervention rendered by thematic analyses of semistructured interviews. The best time to introduce support, such as Nuts & Bolts, is yet to be determined; however, it may be most beneficial as soon as testicular cancer is strongly suspected or diagnosed.