Objective To clarify the concept of the social isolation with cancer patients. Methods We searched studies on social isolation with cancer patients from websites and databases including Wanfang,CNKI,CBM,VIP,Pubmed,Web of Science,EBSCO,Embase,Proquest,Springer Link,Elsevier Science Direct,Wiley Online Library,Scopus. We selected papers according to inclusion criteria. Rodgers evolutionary method of concept analysis was used. Results A total of 103 articles were retrieved,and 5 attributes were identified,including the lack of contacts,self-isolation,loneliness,alienation and meaninglessness. Antecedents included demographic factors,factors of disease and treatment factors,psychological and sociological factors. Consequences included the increased bad behavior and decreased physical functioning. Conclusion The concept attributes of social isolation of cancer patients were identified by concept analysis method. In the future,researchers can carry out more comprehensive and in-depth research,combining the attributes of social isolation with cancer patients.