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We aimed to characterize patients\u2019 subjective experience of their disease trajectories.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted an exploratory interview study. Ten adults with meningioma participated in semistructured interviews 6-36 months post-diagnosis. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke\u2019s Reflexive Thematic Analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients consistently framed meningioma as a recurrent threat, with 3 temporal anchors: diagnosis, surgery, and long-term postoperative surveillance. Threat encompassed identity, daily functioning, and bodily trust, with persistent uncertainty. 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