What is Cancer Ghosting?

Cancer Ghosting is the sudden and deliberate ending of a relationship with someone
who is diagnosed with cancer.

Read more in our article:   

Stephens, J., Garcia, C., & Thomas, J. (2025). Cancer Ghosting: A Netnographic Exploration of the Oncology Patient’s Experience. Cancer Care Research Online, 5(4), e079. DOI: 10.1097/CR9.0000000000000079

And also view our article about the impact of cancer ghosting in a rural area:

Stephens, J. (2026, June 26). The phenomenon of cancer ghosting:rural reflections. Rural Nurse Organization Connections, 27(2), 3-4.