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The young male experience with treatment for nonseminomatous testicular cancer.

This is a qualitative study where young men who underwent treatment for nonseminomatous testicular cancer told of their experiences. Using an ethnographic method, three themes emerged from the data: 1) feelings of shock, disbelief and despair 2) physical and emotional trauma, and 3) a renewed apprec...

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Published in:Sexuality & Disability Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 65 - 78
Main Author: Brodsky MS
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature MAr1999
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          Testicular Neoplasms New York
          Psychosocial Aspects of Illness
          Qualitative Studies
          Ethnographic Research
          Convenience Sample
          New York
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Thematic Analysis
          Attitude to Illness
          Optimism
          Recovery
          Depression
          Attitude to Sexuality
          Fertility
          Adult
          Male
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          Adult: 19-44 years
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      ab: This is a qualitative study where young men who underwent treatment for nonseminomatous testicular cancer told of their experiences. Using an ethnographic method, three themes emerged from the data: 1) feelings of shock, disbelief and despair 2) physical and emotional trauma, and 3) a renewed appreciation of life. These themes often occurred within stages of treatment. Stage 1) symptoms, first surgery (orchiectomy, which includes biopsy), diagnosis, and recovery period; Stage 2) second surgery (lymphadenectomy); diagnostic tests for metastases, and recovery period; Stage 3) chemotherapy regimens; and Stage 4) 3-year disease free period following treatment. This research adds to the dearth of information available on how young males experience treatment for a potentially lethal disease.
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