Addressing fear of recurrence: improving psychological care in cancer survivors

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Christina TomeiBrittany Mutsaers

Abstract

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is defined as "the fear or worry that the cancer will return or progress in the same area or another part of the body." FCR is associated with impaired functioning and lower quality of life in cancer patients. A cognitive-existential (CE) manualized group intervention for women with FCR showed a moderate effect size in reducing FCR, cancer-specific distress, and maladaptive coping. However, it appears that no individual intervention for FCR exists for both men and women. Therefore, the group intervention was adapted to an individual format. This study was conducted to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction of the individual intervention. The intervention was pilot-tested on n = 3 cancer survivors. The 6-week sessions included cognitive restructuring, structured exercises, and relaxation techniques. Participants completed questionnaire packages during a 4-week baseline period and throughout the 6-week intervention. Participants completed exit interviews following the intervention. General trends in baseline and intervention stages were compared. Based on the line graphs, the individual intervention appears to help survivors lower their elevated FCR and cancer-specific distress....Continue Reading

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May 14, 2016·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Brittany MutsaersSophie Lebel
Mar 4, 2018·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Christina TomeiCheryl Harris
Feb 6, 2017·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Chelsea MoranSophie Lebel
Nov 25, 2021·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Yaira Hamama-RazInbar Levkovich

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