International Journal of Medical Discoveries

Background: Cancer affects physical, psychological, social, and quality of life outcomes. However, few studies have jointly examined social anxiety, self-acceptance, QoL, and perceived social support in community oncology settings, where anxiety affects 20%–50% of cancer patients and influences adjustment. This study aimed to examine the relationships among social anxiety, self-acceptance, quality of life, and perceived social support in cancer patients. Methods: A quantitative descriptive-correlational design was employed among cancer patients. A total of six (n = 6) female cancer patients were selected using purposive convenience sampling based on inclusion criteria (adult diagnosed cancer patients able to consent, complete questionnaires) and exclusion criteria (cognitive impairment, severe psychiatric conditions, critical illness, or inability to respond independently). Data were collected using standardized instruments and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Respondents demonstrated mild social anxiety (M = 41.33), high self-acceptance (M = 89.17), moderate quality of life (M = 56.36), and high perceived social support (M = 70.50). Meeting strangers showed the highest anxiety score (M = 2.83), while friends emerged as the strongest support source (M = 6.13). A significant negative relationship was observed between social anxiety and perceived social support (r = -0.84, p = 0.03). Social anxiety was interpreted as mild in 100% of respondents, while high perceived social support was observed in 100% of participants. Conclusion: The findings emphasized the importance of psychosocial support in reducing anxiety and strengthening emotional adjustment among cancer patients within community oncology settings.