Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Complex Cancer Survivors

Marlyn A Allicock; Tiffany Suragh; Rikki Ward; Aiden Berry; Simon J Craddock Lee; Bijal A Balasubramanian

doi:10.1188/23.CJON.681-687

Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Complex Cancer Survivors

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Nov 16;27(6):681-687. doi: 10.1188/23.CJON.681-687.

Authors

Marlyn A Allicock¹, Tiffany Suragh², Rikki Ward², Aiden Berry³, Simon J Craddock Lee⁴, Bijal A Balasubramanian²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Chapel Hill.
² University of Texas Health Science Center.
³ Southern Methodist University.
⁴ University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Abstract

Patients with cancer and multiple chronic conditions (complex cancer survivors) are vulnerable to the negative impacts of COVID-19. However, their experiences and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic have not been e.

Keywords: COVID-19; complex cancer survivors; coping; resilience; spirituality.

MeSH terms

Adaptation, Psychological
COVID-19*
Cancer Survivors*
Humans
Neoplasms* / therapy
Pandemics

Abstract

MeSH terms

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