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Thus, this study aimed to explore the experiences of parents living with a child with cancer who undergoes HSCT.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This qualitative study involved 20 parents of children with cancer who were undergoing HSCT at a referral hospital in Iran. Purposive sampling was used to select the participants from February 2023 to November 2023. In-depth semi-structured interviews, featuring open-ended questions, were utilized for data collection. Data analysis was performed using conventional content analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Data analysis revealed two main themes. \u201cSurrounded by hardships\u201d and \u201cSelf-actualization.\u201d The first theme encompassed participants\u2019 experiences of facing difficulties in life after being aware of their child\u2019s need for HSCT. This theme consisted of four categories: \u201cuncertainty about the child\u2019s future,\u201d \u201cexhaustion from the child\u2019s treatment process,\u201d \u201cworrying about the healthy child(ren),\u201d and \u201chelplessness.\u201d The second theme \u201cself-actualization\u201d included with two categories: \u201ctransformation in life\u2019s philosophy\u201d and \u201cacquisition of new capabilities.\u201d These categories highlighted the positive outcomes experienced by the participants following their child\u2019s HSCT.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our findings underscore the importance of healthcare providers being attuned to parents\u2019 experiences throughout their child\u2019s HSCT trajectory. It is crucial for healthcare providers to encourage parents to articulate their concerns and feelings and seek support from healthcare providers, family, and friends. 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