The purpose of this qualitative research is to use grounded theory to explore and describe the thoughts of young advanced cancer patients regarding end-of-life care and how these thoughts influence the related decision-making process.
The patient has a solid tumor.
The age at initial cancer diagnosis is between 15 and 39 years.
The patient is at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
The patient has cancer with metastasis, either present at initial diagnosis or occurring after treatment or follow-up.
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* The patient has a solid tumor. * The age at initial cancer diagnosis is between 15 and 39 years. * The patient is at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment. * The patient has cancer with metastasis, either present at initial diagnosis or occurring after treatment or follow-up. * After metastasis, the first-line curative treatment is ineffective.
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Prospective
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Interview Guide
1.The journey since diagnosis. 2. The most profound or recent medical decision. 3. The most profound or recent medical decision. 4. Anticipated future medical decisions. 5. Future end-of-life care options
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