Young people with cancer have difficult experiences and writing exercises may help improve their well-being. However, very few studies have examined how a creative writing activity might be useful for young people with cancer. In this pilot study, researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital hope to explore whether teenagers and young adults with cancer want to participate in a writing exercise and whether they find it to be valuable. Primary Objective To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a writing-based narrative medicine intervention for adolescent and young adult patients with cancer.
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Number of touchpoints that participants have with the narrative medicine expert/guide
Timeframe: During the narrative exercise, up to 2 months after enrollment
Number of participants who complete the writing exercise
Timeframe: During the narrative exercise, up to 2 months after enrollment
Intervention acceptability
Timeframe: Post-intervention interview will occur after the narrative exercise is completed at around 2 months after enrollment, +/- 1 month