An Exploration of Identity in Cancer Patients with Early Malignancies

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dc.contributor.authorThiessen, Maclean
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeDeCoteau, Marcia (Community Health Sciences) Pitz, Marshall (Medicine) Funk, Laura (Sociology)en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorHack, Tom (Nursing)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-06T21:05:06Z
dc.date.available2017-04-06T21:05:06Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.degree.disciplineNursingen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Nursing (M.N.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to understand how the identity of Manitobans with early malignancy is affected through diagnosis, decision making and treatment. Using grounded-theory methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 adult patients with early breast, colon, lung, prostate and gynecological cancers, before and after adjuvant treatment decision making. 15 adult friends and family members were also interviewed. Significant findings include: 1) After diagnosis, the “cancer identity” emerged as a new aspect of the patient’s identity; 2) Establishing a post-diagnosis routine was a significant source of distress for patients; 3) Ability to re-establish routine post-diagnosis may be enhanced by providing earlier notification of medical appointment times and information regarding how different treatment options will affect the patient’s identity. This study provides new insight into the experience of patients with malignancy in Manitoba. Additionally, it presents recommendations, based on the insights and concerns of its participants, for improving the cancer journey of Manitobans.en_US
dc.description.noteMay 2017en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/32197
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectCanceren_US
dc.subjectMalignancyen_US
dc.subjectGrounded Theoryen_US
dc.subjectPatient Centereden_US
dc.subjectManitobaen_US
dc.subjectAdjuvanten_US
dc.subjectDecision Makingen_US
dc.subjectBreast canceren_US
dc.subjectCervical canceren_US
dc.subjectColon canceren_US
dc.subjectOvarian canceren_US
dc.titleAn Exploration of Identity in Cancer Patients with Early Malignanciesen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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