‘We Are Lost at Sea’: How ‘Significant Others’ May Shape Parents’ Confidence to Make Decisions When Their Child Has Cancer

Elizabeth C. L, Teresa M. D, Susan E. Schutz, Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Oxford Brookes University, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on May 21, 2026

Abstract

Qualitative Health Research, Ahead of Print.
As parents process the devastating news that their child has been diagnosed with cancer, they enter a world where they are faced with making many complex decisions. Whilst previous research has focused on how healthcare professionals may support parental ...