Support and Healing Intervention for Adolescents With a Parent Diagnosed With Cancer (SHINE)

e purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate SHINE (Support and Healing Intervention for Navigating Parental Cancer Experiences), a family-centered program designed to support adolescents whose parent has been diagnosed with cancer.

The study has two phases. In the first phase, parents and adolescents will participate in interviews or focus groups to help researchers understand their experiences and identify the types of support that families need. Information from these discussions will be used to refine the SHINE program.

In the second phase, families will be randomly assigned to either receive the SHINE program or continue with their usual supportive care. The SHINE program consists of approximately four sessions delivered over 8 weeks and focuses on improving communication, coping skills, resilience, and emotional well-being. Adolescents will complete questionnaires before the program begins, immediately after the 8-week intervention period, and 3 months later.

Researchers will evaluate whether SHINE is feasible to deliver, acceptable to families, and shows promise for improving psychosocial outcomes among adolescents coping with a parent's cancer diagnosis.