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The Lived Experience Of Women With Head & Neck Cancer And The Impact On Close Relationships., Georgia Anderson
The Lived Experience Of Women With Head & Neck Cancer And The Impact On Close Relationships., Georgia Anderson
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Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) is emotionally and physically burdensome to people who are diagnosed with this disease. In the United States, nearly 30% of people diagnosed with HNC are women. Studies about depression and anxiety in this population have been conducted for decades; however, there are no studies that specifically examine the psychosocial implications of this disease from the perspective of women. Method: Women diagnosed with HNC were recruited from two academic medical centers in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana tri-state area to explore the lived experience of women with HNC and how this disease impacts their close relationships. Semi-structured interviews …