Table 5.

Supporting self-management: themes and sub themes[8]

Theme	Sub-theme
Maintaining normality	Goal setting; How others treat you; Maintain normality-taking a break/holiday
Preparing for death	Euthanasia; Getting worse; Leaving family behind; Planning funeral; Process of dying
Support from family/friends	Carer support/information; Talking about difficult issues; Respite
Self-cares strategies/physical	Activities of daily living management; Aids to house; Complementary therapy; Financial help benefits; Managing symptoms
Self-care strategies/emotional	Accepting; Being positive; Choice; Control; Religion; Support from others with cancer
Support from health professionals	Clinical nurse specialist fixer/coordinator; Home help carer; Hospice day care; Out-of-hours care