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July 1, 2026Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri DergisiOpen Access

The Psychosocial Experiences of Cancer Patients During Treatment in Eastern Türkiye: A Phenomenological Study

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FŞFatih ŞahinEAEda AlbayrakKGKübra Gülırmak Güler

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Phenomenological study explores cancer patients' experiences during treatment, indicating cultural and social influences on well-being.

Key Points

  • This study aims to examine the psychosocial experiences of cancer patients during their treatment in eastern Türkiye.
  • Qualitative phenomenological design employed with 15 participants receiving chemotherapy.
  • Data collected through semi-structured interviews between February and September 2025.
  • Analysis based on Colaizzi’s method and reported according to the COREQ checklist.
  • Identified four key themes reflecting lived experiences: shock of diagnosis, invisible burden, social pendulum, and reconstruction of hope.
  • Participants expressed existential disruption following diagnosis and challenges related to treatment.
  • Cultural factors, including strong family ties and communal support, were vital for emotional well-being.

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Şahin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44add75cd2549c8bc43517https://doi.org/10.37989/gumussagbil.1817798
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