ArticleBJC reports2026
Patients' responses & reflections when receiving news of cancer progression: a qualitative study.
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backgroundLimited literature exists characterizing the range of patient reactions during conversations about serious illnesses. This paper explores the variability of patients' responses when receiving bad news about their cancer progression to offer guidance for clinicians navigating these conversations through a patient-centered approach.
methodsEighty-four participants were interviewed and asked to put into their own words why finding out their cancer is growing is difficult news to hear. Responses were transcribed and qualitatively coded by multiple data analyzers using inductive content analysis to categorize responses and develop themes.
resultsWe grouped the data into two main themes: (1) a spectrum of negative and positive emotional responses and reflections upon hearing bad news, and (2) considerations about quality of life and the future. Participants expressed a range of strong emotions and reflections on their future, including concerns about life expectancy, quality of life, and available support, as well as positive reflections of acceptance and hope. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: This study illustrates the diverse ways patients respond to news of disease progression, emphasizing the need for individualized, empathetic communication strategies to address these responses. The findings provide clinicians with insights to better navigate these conversations through a patient-centered approach.
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