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Purpose <p>To explore symptom clusters, symptom experiences, and self-management strategies in patients with cervical cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy.</p> Methods <p>A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with cervical cancer using an interview guide. The audio recording of the interviews was transcribed. Thematic analysis was conducted using Colaizzi’s seven-step framework.</p> Results <p>Thirteen participants were interviewed. The mean age of the participants was 47&#xa0;years. Three themes were identified: (a) Struggle for survival among patients reintegrating into society; (b) Overcoming self-management challenges; and (c) Resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity.</p> Conclusion <p>Individuals diagnosed with cervical cancer who undergo concurrent chemoradiotherapy often experience various clusters of symptoms. Despite facing challenges in self-management, these patients maintain a positive attitude and persistently strive to coexist harmoniously with their health conditions.</p>

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Symptom clusters and self-management experiences of cervical cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a qualitative study

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    2025年2月13日

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  • Zihe Song,
  • Xianliang Liu,
  • Jinxia Jiang,
  • Xiaoxue Yan,
  • Xia Duan

摘要

Purpose

To explore symptom clusters, symptom experiences, and self-management strategies in patients with cervical cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with cervical cancer using an interview guide. The audio recording of the interviews was transcribed. Thematic analysis was conducted using Colaizzi’s seven-step framework.

Results

Thirteen participants were interviewed. The mean age of the participants was 47 years. Three themes were identified: (a) Struggle for survival among patients reintegrating into society; (b) Overcoming self-management challenges; and (c) Resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity.

Conclusion

Individuals diagnosed with cervical cancer who undergo concurrent chemoradiotherapy often experience various clusters of symptoms. Despite facing challenges in self-management, these patients maintain a positive attitude and persistently strive to coexist harmoniously with their health conditions.