Breaking news of cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study on the experiences and emotional needs of patients with cancer in a multiethnic Asian setting

• Main Authors: Wong, Li-Ping, Kong, Yek-Ching, Bhoo-Pathy, Nanthini Thevi, Subramaniam, Shridevi, Bustamam, Ros Suzanna, Taib, Nur Aishah, Ho, Gwo-Fuang, Zaharah, Hafizah, Mellor, Matin, Woo, Yin-Ling, Yip, Cheng-Har, Bhoo-Pathy, Nirmala
• Format: Article
• Published: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/34579/

PURPOSE: The breaking of news of a cancer diagnosis is an important milestone in a patient's cancer journey. We explored the emotional experiences of patients with cancer during the breaking of news of a cancer diagnosis and the arising needs in a multiethnic Asian setting with limited supporti...