The Experience of Young Adults Who Have Undergone Diagnosis and Treatment of Testicular Cancer

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  • 若年成人期に精巣腫瘍の診断・治療を受けた人の経験

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<p>This qualitative descriptive study aimed at clarifying the experiences of people who have undergone diagnosis and treatment of cancer in young adulthood, from their viewpoint. Three male young adults were interviewed three times each. Three themes were revealed: Get out of the vicious circle, but cannot get out from under the shadow of cancer (Mr. A); struggling to distance himself from the cancer in daily living, without accepting the state of being ill (Mr. B); regaining identity while wavering (Mr. C).</p><p>After the diagnosis, they experienced the feeling they were separated from the past and could only live in the “now”. They were reduced to the confinement of living in their solitary world. The future they believed would come naturally was no longer possible, they could not imagine how they would be in the future. A question repeatedly arose as to their ability to live and perform as a man.</p><p>In an effort to support these young men, nurses need to understand that they have experienced a time that is disparate from time in medicine. In addition, nurses should support them by establishing a relationship of trust by including in their conversations matters unrelated to the treatment, or by other means, to create a trigger for them to start talking about their concerns and anguish. This will help them accept themselves and see new value in themselves.</p>

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