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article secondary data analysis explores maternal unmet needs perception unmet needs adolescent children experienced maternal cancer analysis underpinned theoretical framework offspring cancer needs instrument ocni patterson et al 2013 secondary data analysis carried ten maternal interviews analyzed using deductive thematic analysis identify maternal unmet needs well perceptions adolescent childrens unmet needs determine whether ocni framework suitable identify unmet needs mothers adolescent children irish context study found cancer challenging emotional burden mothers adolescent children emotions related cancer recurrence particularly difficult deal mothers struggle identify unmet needs adolescent children recognize lack skills approach children adds burden illness burden feelings guilt study highlights need provide safe spaces patients adolescent children deal emotions strengthen relationships improve communication associated maternal cancer significant impact lives may lead tension conflict within families