Grief and Gracefulness Regarding Cancer Experiences Among Young Women

Purpose/Objectives: To gain a unique perspective of young women with cancer aged 20–39 years who are experiencing challenges with fertility and parenting through analysis of cancer blogs.

Research Approach: A secondary analysis of online narratives using a focused thematic analysis approach, comparing women who were mothers prior to diagnosis with women who are exploring the possibility of motherhood after diagnosis.

Setting: Blogs found through websites and social media venues for young adults with cancer.

Participants: 10 women aged 20–39 who maintained blogs about their cancer experiences.