4 Conclusion
In this study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 post-operative thyroid cancer patients and found that the patients’ post-traumatic growth experiences could be categorized into two themes: positive transformation at the personal level and more harmonious relationships with others, and the positive impact on patients’ physical and psychological recovery should not be overlooked.In addition, the patient’s mention of caregiver growth was noted during the interviews in this study, and future research could further explore the post-traumatic growth experiences of caregivers of thyroid cancer patients.