Publications by authors named "Tori Hinton"
"They Did Not Understand": Exploring Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer's Memories of Their Experiences With Peers.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Childhood cancer significantly affects peer relationships, leading to feelings of isolation, bullying, and disengagement among affected children.
- Adult survivors of childhood cancer recount their peer interactions during treatment, revealing themes such as varied peer understanding of their illness, both positive and negative responses from peers, acts of kindness received, and overall limited engagement with friends.
- The study highlights the need for psychosocial interventions to educate peers, foster engagement, and facilitate support for children facing cancer.
This study examines adult childhood cancer survivors' memories about diagnosis, coping, and life effects of cancer. This qualitative study used inductive content analysis to analyze open-ended responses completed in a survey conducted in 2018. 27 adult survivors (15 male, 12 female) of childhood cancer, ranging in age from 20-39, who were at least 5 years post treatment.
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