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My newest publication went live yesterday on the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology's website! 

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I'm so excited to share this first of two empirical studies related to a survey conducted with young adult cancer survivors about their use of entertainment media narratives (e.g., television shows, movies, and books). I found that, compared to nonusers, YACS who used entertainment media narratives to cope with their cancer were: 

• Significantly younger

• Significantly newer survivors

• More likely to report identifying as Black or African American

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I also found that more than 50% of YACS reported using an entertainment media narrative to start a conversation about their cancer experience with: ​

• Friends

• Family members

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What does all of this mean for survivors trying to cope with their cancer experience? Click on the link below to access the article and read my discussion section for yourself!