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Social support resources in adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer: a qualitative analysis.

Nancy LauAngela SteineckCasey WalshKaitlyn M FladeboeJoyce P Yi-FrazierAbby R RosenbergKrysta Barton
Published in: BMC palliative care (2024)
AYAs with advanced cancer described caregivers as their universal source of support, and that other support sources provided support for specific needs. Future research should continue to evaluate social support needs and family-based palliative and supportive care interventions to bolster social support resources in this high-risk group.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • advanced cancer
  • palliative care
  • depressive symptoms