A content analysis of emotional concerns expressed at the time of receiving a cancer diagnosis: An observational study of consultations with adolescent and young adult patients and their family members
Four themes of concerns were identified:○1) “Side-effects/late-effects”○2) “What happens in the near future/practical aspects”○3) “Fear”○4) “Sadness” Health care providers' responses did not appear to vary according to the different themes. Health care providers' responses typically consisted of providing medical information.