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Neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behaviour
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Cancer in adolescents and young adults (AYA) is uncommon. However when AYA are diagnosed with this disease, it
comes at a time when they are growing in independence and embarking on their early adult lives. They might for
example be moving away from home, beginning their first serious relationship, commencing further or higher
education or starting work. This is generally thought of as a positive, exciting time, however when cancer develops and
treatment is undertaken, AYA have a number of challenges to face which can interrupt their lives and plans significantly.
When AYA have cancer, a range of people help them to cope with these challenges. This may include their families,
friends, health and social care professionals and their boyfriends or girlfriends. It has been found in previous research
that the partners of AYA often give a lot of support at this time. There is very limited evidence of information and ways in
which the partners of AYA can help effectively. This research will develop guidance in the form of a toolkit for the
partners of AYA with cancer. This toolkit will be developed following interviews with boyfriends and girlfriends about
their experience of being in a relationship with someone who has cancer.They will also be asked to keep diaries so
that information from these can also be used to develop this resource. It is envisaged that once complete, this toolkit
will be available to partners to help them at this difficult and challenging time.
Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.
The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:
Observational type: Qualitative;
You can take part if:
You may not be able to take part if:
•A relationship which is less than three months old •The AYA with cancer is receiving palliative care •Treatment has been in place for less than a month •Partners who are younger than 16 and older than 30 years
Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.
The study is sponsored by Cardiff University and funded by WELSH GOVERNMENT .
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