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April 1, 2026BMC CancerOpen Access

Exploring psychological distress, appraisal, and coping during the scan result journey: a qualitative study of young and middle-aged Chinese adults with advanced cancer

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XLXingru LiNanchang UniversityYLYoumin LuYFYifan FanWannan Medical College

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Overview

Qualitative study explores coping mechanisms and emotional responses in young and middle-aged Chinese cancer patients, indicating a need for tailored psychological support.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore psychological distress and coping mechanisms in young and middle-aged Chinese adults with advanced cancer during the scan result waiting phase.
  • Descriptive qualitative approach utilized
  • Nineteen participants engaged in semi-structured interviews
  • Data analyzed using direct content analysis
  • Patients perceived scan waiting as a threat causing significant emotional distress
  • Common feelings included anxiety, confusion, and varying emotional reactions
  • Coping strategies included spiritual coping, cognitive reframing, and distancing from result disclosure

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb74216edfba7beb892bbhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-026-15955-x
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