Moving Beyond Suffering: the Experiences of Thai Persons With Advanced Cancer.

Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death in Thailand; however, little research is available that describes the end-of-life experiences of cancer patients. Data presented here are part of a descriptive qualitative study that investigated dying experiences in patients with advanced cancer. Two core themes were identified-living with suffering and moving beyond suffering.

Living with suffering as voiced by Thai patients with terminal advanced cancer.

Cancer is a leading cause of death in Thailand. Thai cancer patients often seek medical treatment while in advanced stages of the disease. This longitudinal qualitative study aimed to describe the suffering that patients with terminal advanced cancer experience in their everyday life.