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Table 3 Themes and sub-themes

From: Supporter or obstructer; experiences from contact person activities among Swedish women with breast cancer

Theme

Sub-theme

1. Shared experiences give new perspectives on having cancer

1:1 Feelings of not being alone

 

1:2 Cancer can be survived

2. Feelings of isolation are a part of the identity of the illness

2.1 Being different, unique and odd

 

2:2 One among others like oneself

3. Relations with others enable self-help

3:1 Talking with others, asking questions and learning

 

3:2 Right time for making contact

 

3:3 The contact person provides support

 

3:4 Indifference in the contact with the CP