The interviews
cancer, negatively?As cancer
CANCER, DISEASE
Eight loosely semi‐structured, in‐depth qualitative interviews were conducted using open‐ended questions. The first questions were designed to make the participant freely tell his or her story.Interview guideWould you please tell me about yourself and your experiences in light of having struggled with cancer at an early age?How did friends, family and co‐workers, etc. respond to you disclaiming having had cancer or even having side‐effects of cancer therapy (if any side‐effects are mentioned)Has your disease affected your education or career choice either positively or negatively?As cancer therapy ended, to what extent did you feel you could pick up where you left and return to the life you had before you received the cancer diagnosis?If this applies to you, to what extent do you feel understood and your concerns met by your general practitioner?Would you like to listen through the recording?Is there anything you wish deleted?Are there any questions I should have asked you, or not have asked at all?