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Connectedness to the young adult cancer community and post-traumatic growth: A young adults with cancer in their prime study.

Ashley MahNorma D'AgostinoAnna T SantiagoSheila N GarlandAnika PetrellaCatherine M SabistonKarine ChalifourGeoff EatonJacqueline L Bender
Published in: Psycho-oncology (2024)
Feeling connected to a community of YA cancer peers was associated with moderate-to-high PTG among YAs, independent of overall perceived social support. Future efforts should increase access to YA cancer communities and foster a sense of connectedness among YAs with cancer.
Keyphrases
  • papillary thyroid
  • social support
  • squamous cell
  • depressive symptoms
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • high intensity
  • current status