Table 2.

Examples of data analysis and interpretation

Participant Number	Data Analysis and Interpretation
P2	Graphic representation Narrative description The drawing “My Sad Story” depicted his understanding of his medical situation. He experienced physical discomforts and felt not normal because of his frail body and inability to walk. And yet, with the presence of his grandparents, who would give him the foundation to fight his struggle, he found trust in them. Moreover, he remembered his absences vividly in school due to chemo sessions. He was weak and frail. That was when his father would carry him on his back because he could not walk to school due to his limbs which were not strong enough to support the body. He equated this to his past active life when he would walk to school with his friends, laughing, having fun, playing, and sharing jokes on their way to school. Observation (Misty eyed) when he mentioned his mother. He added that his mother never cared for him while he had cancer at a young age. I held his hands at the table. At this point, I asked if he was ok? If he wanted to go with the interview? (He smiled and nodded his head and said yes, we would continue. Wiping his eyes. Then smiled.) Reflection of themes within the lived world Lived body: Theme: physical discomforts and feeling not normal  “My father lifts me in his back to school because my extremities were painful and weak. I would limp when I walk to school, and I fall on the way to school” (P2, L-162-63). Lived relation: Theme: having support from extended family  “My grandpa provides my daily school allowance.” (P2L-164.). “My grandma takes care of our family’s needs and gives me extra attention.” (P2L-166). Theme: friends to play with at school  “I am happy when I can play with my friends, especially on weekends when we are off from school” (P2L-308-309). Theme: a broken heart  “There comes a moment when I cry in my sleep because I miss my mother.” (P2, L-192). Theme: signified a child’s sadness felt due to a maternal separation  “I draw my mother last because of the fact that she does not care about me. It makes me sad when I was drawing her.” (P2, L-300-301). Lived time: Theme: walked with friends and classmates to school every day  “I really enjoy walking with my friends and classmates to school every day because we tell stories and laugh out loud.” (P2, L- 183-184). Lived space: Theme: living well at home and enjoying with friends at school  “I get enough rest and sleep at home. But I always look forward to good health again so I can enjoy the fun with my friends in school.” (P2, L-378-380).
P7	Graphic representation Narrative descriptions It is evident in her drawing and narrative that there was longing in the participant to go back to school. She has also mentioned in her drawing that her friends were an important aspect of her life. The drawing and the narrative both displayed that the participant was fully aware of the situation that cancer put her family and herself in, as well as the sacrifices needed to commit to her treatment. Observation (Eyebrows brought together with the wrinkled forehead) when she mentioned that her family and friends learned about her cancer. (Sides of the mouth flexed) When the news was revealed by her mother about her diagnosis of cancer. Reflection of themes within the lived world Lived body: Theme: physical health affected  “I was made to understand by my mother that as a child with cancer, it will affect my physical health.” (P7, L-119-122). Theme: feelings not used to deal with  “I was made aware that it will also bring up an extensive kind of feelings that I am not used to dealing with.” (P7, L-121-122). Lived relation: Theme: family over-protective  “My parents and brothers turned strong and overprotective of me because they want to do what is right for me.” (P7, L-162). Theme: absence of peer interaction  “The ability to get together with my friends was lost. I feel separated from my friends who denied the fact that I have cancer.” (P7, L-319-320). Lived time: Theme: hopeful of recovering and starting treatment immediately  “I feel hopeful that I can recover and move forward to the future as I start the treatment immediately.” (P7, L-165-166). Lived space: Theme: family and friends are not really in harmony with what is going on with her  “It is hard to have leukemia. I feel lonely even if I have my family and friends around me. This is because my family and friends may not be really in harmony with what’s going on with me.” (P7, L)-331-332). Lived thing: Theme: mobile texting and calling teacher for updates about the present condition  “I keep connected with my teacher in school through mobile texting and calling for updates about my condition.” (P7, L-206-207).
P10	Graphic representation Narrative description He was very self-conscious of the physical appearance of his eye, which he made a habit of wearing sunglasses wherever he would go. He believed that the grotesque appearance of his eye would make people afraid of him. Observation (adjusting his sunglasses) At home, when sent to do errands for his family from a nearby store or market to buy food, he would ride his bike. Also, being an eldest, he realized his younger brother was still very dependent on his parents while he enjoyed the company of his twin brothers (swinging his legs). He also had three best friends who were his buddies and protectors in school (transferred to another chair. Smiling). Reflection of themes within the lived world Lived body: Theme: physical discomforts  “My right is swollen, and my left ear has hearing difficulty.” (P10, L-381-382). “I was tired and losing weight.” (P10, Line-475). Lived relation: Theme: supportive family  “My mother and father took care of me During my chemo because I was too frail.” (P10, L-499-500). Lived time: Theme: remembering the past active life and hopeful thoughts for the future  “When I was a young child, I was energetic and playful. I helped my parents in farming jobs.” When I first learned of my eye cancer, I ignored thinking about it and continued helping my parents (P10L-409-411). “I endured the side effects of chemo with the belief that I will recover and live a normal life.” (P10, L-491). “I have a strong will to live, allowing me to continue my usual activities in helping my family and continue schooling.” (P10, L-512-513).