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. 2021 Jun 14;16(4):760–770. doi: 10.1007/s11764-021-01069-9

Table 3.

Focus group themes and subthemes

Themes Subthemes
Response to pandemic

Social distancing

Impact of social distancing on AYAs

Added burden due to cancer

Difficulties and delays in medical care

Mental health stressors

Compounding uncertainty regarding an unknown timeline, risk perceptions, and weighing medical decisions

Unexpected advantages of a cancer history

Coping strategies

Resiliency

AYA’s recommendations and resources