Living and Coping With Cancer
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- 1 May 2015
- journal article
- features
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Holistic Nursing Practice
- Vol. 29 (3) , 144-150
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to describe the experiences of cancer blog users and their coping with difficulties. This qualitative study reviewed posts sent to a cancer blog. A content analysis was employed. The study findings were grouped into 2 major themes: challenges experienced and coping.Keywords
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