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Despite often being the primary support for women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy (CDP), little is known about the experiences of their partners. We undertook an in-depth exploration of the experiences of partners of women diagnosed with CDP in Australia.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with partners of women diagnosed with CDP treated in Australia. Interviews explored partners\u2019 inclusion in decision making and communication with health professionals and their own coping experiences. Data were analysed thematically.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Data from interviews with 12 male partners (<jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u200912) of women diagnosed with CDP were analysed. Two unique themes relevant to partners were identified: \u2018Partners require support to adjust to changing roles and additional burdens\u2019 and \u2018Treating the couple as a team facilitates agency and coping, but partners\u2019 needs are placed second by all\u2019.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Partners of women diagnosed with CDP commonly experience unique stressors and a substantial shift in previously established roles across multiple domains including medical advocacy, household coordination and parenting. Partners\u2019 coping is interlinked with how the woman diagnosed with CDP is coping. Inclusion of partners in treatment decisions and communications, and considering partners\u2019 wellbeing alongside that of the woman with CDP, is likely to be supportive for partners. 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