A Qualitative Study of Quality of Life Concerns following a Melanoma Diagnosis

Table 1

Questions asked during focus groups.

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(i) Think back to the time of your melanoma diagnosis.

 (a) What ran through your mind?

 (b) Was there anything particularly difficult or surprising about the surgery/treatment?

(ii) What changes have you noticed since diagnosis?

 (a) Physical.

 (b) Emotional.

 (c) Social.

(iii) Have you changed any behaviors since your diagnosis?

(iv) Was there a silver lining to this experience for you?

(v) Do you consider yourself a cancer survivor?

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