Article
Oncology
J. J. Adashek, A. Jordan, L. S. Redwine, D. Martinez Tyson, Z. Thompson, S. Pabbathi
Summary: The study indicates that most cancer survivors had clinical needs relating to Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR) at the time of survey, but these needs were met. Patients with higher distress scores were more likely to report FCR as an unmet need.
Review
Oncology
Poorva Pradhan, Louise Sharpe, Rachel E. Menzies
Summary: Fear of cancer recurrence or progression (FCR) is common among cancer survivors, with a significant minority experiencing clinically significant levels of FCR. There is a need for current clinical services to better support the growing population of cancer survivors in managing FCR.
CANCER MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Louise O'Rourke, Peter L. L. Fisher, Sophie Campbell, Amelia Wright, Mary Gemma Cherry
Summary: Research on factors associated with fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in family caregivers of cancer survivors identified age, treatment modality, and illness perceptions as influencing FCR. However, studies primarily focused on clinical and demographic factors, with limited exploration of psychological mechanisms. Future research should investigate theoretical underpinnings of FCR in caregivers to support the development of psychological interventions for this population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Meng-Meng Lyu, Rosalind Chiew-Jiat Siah, Jia Zhao, Karis Kin Fong Cheng
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the supportive care needs of breast cancer survivors with nonclinical, subclinical, or clinical fear of cancer recurrence. The results showed that higher levels of fear of cancer recurrence were associated with higher levels of supportive care needs. Among participants with nonclinical fear, the most common needs were in the 'Health care system/Information' domain, while among participants with subclinical or clinical fear, the most common needs were in the 'Psychological' domain.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Kathrine F. Vandraas, Kristin Reinertsen, Cecilie E. Kiserud, Synne K. Bohn, Hanne C. Lie
Summary: This study investigated health literacy and associated factors among long-term survivors of breast cancer. The results revealed that despite having high socioeconomic status, these survivors had low levels of health literacy. The study also found that education, income, age, personality trait, and fear were significantly associated with health literacy.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Ilaria Pellegrini, Cas Drabbe, Dirk J. J. Gruenhagen, Michiel A. J. Van de Sande, Jacco J. J. De Haan, Kristien B. M. I. Keymeulen, Johannes J. J. Bonenkamp, Winette T. A. Van der Graaf, Olga Husson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in sarcoma survivors, factors associated with higher levels of FCR, the relationship between FCR and global health status, and FCR and the use of follow-up care. The results showed that severe FCR is common in sarcoma survivors and high levels are associated with a decreased global health status. Therefore, FCR in sarcoma survivorship deserves more attention, and structured support programs should be developed to deliver interventions in a correct and timely manner.
Article
Oncology
Lidia Schapira, Yue Zheng, Shari Gelber, Philip Poorvu, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Rulla M. Tamimi, Jeffrey Peppercorn, Steven E. Come, Virginia F. Borges, Ann H. Partridge, Shoshana M. Rosenberg
Summary: Fear of cancer recurrence is more intense in younger women. The study identified five distinct trajectories of fear of recurrence in young women with breast cancer, with approximately one-third of patients experiencing severe and persistent fears that may require targeted mental health intervention.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Malwina Tuman, Kailey E. Roberts, Geoffrey Corner, Courtney Beard, Carol Fadalla, Taylor Coats, Elizabeth Slivjak, Elizabeth Schofield, Wendy G. Lichtenthal
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between cancer-related interpretation bias, FCR, and somatic symptoms, and examine whether bias mediates the relationship between somatic symptoms and FCR.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Linda Aagaard Rasmussen, Henry Jensen, Anette Fischer Pedersen, Peter Vedsted
Summary: This study found a correlation between high fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and high healthcare use among cancer survivors, especially when high healthcare use was already present before cancer diagnosis. High FCR predicted increased healthcare use during cancer survivorship, even after adjusting for habitual healthcare use.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Jinyoung Shin, Dong Wook Shin, Jungkwon Lee, Jihye Hwang, Ji Eun Lee, Belong Cho, Yun-Mi Song
Summary: This study evaluated fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and factors related to FCR in Korean stomach cancer survivors. The results showed that FCR was associated with social, psychological, and health-related quality of life factors, rather than demographic, socioeconomic, or cancer-related factors. This suggests the importance of addressing FCR and providing comprehensive survivorship care for stomach cancer survivors.
Article
Oncology
Kristen J. Wells, Julia H. Drizin, Amy E. Ustjanauskas, Coralia Vazquez-Otero, Tonya M. Pan-Weisz, Danielle Ung, Claudia Carrizosa, Christine Laronga, Richard G. Roetzheim, Kenneth Johnson, Marilyn Norton, Rosa Cobian Aguilar, Gwendolyn P. Quinn
Summary: The study found that breast cancer survivors face many psychosocial difficulties post-treatment, and healthcare and support providers' perceptions of their needs may differ from survivors' actual needs. Providers and survivors agreed on post-treatment mood changes and familial stress, but differed on preferred sources of support and effects of cancer treatment on body image.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Nandakumar Devi, Veeraiah Surendran, Krishnamurthy Arvind, Veluswami Sridevi, Balasubramanian Anandi
Summary: The fear of cancer recurrence is a common concern among breast cancer survivors, and predictors include younger age, living in a joint family, and self-funding for treatment.
Article
Surgery
Samantha J. Rivard, C. Ann Vitous, Michaela C. Bamdad, Alisha Lussiez, Maia S. Anderson, Christopher Varlamos, Ashley Duby, Pasithorn A. Suwanabol
Summary: This study explored the psychological well-being and coping strategies of rectal cancer survivors. The findings revealed a range of emotions from sadness to anxiety and fear of cancer recurrence. The results highlight the persistent psychological impact of rectal cancer and the need for additional support for survivors.
Article
Oncology
Maurade Gormley, M. Tish Knobf, Allison Vorderstrasse, Bradley Aouizerat, Marilyn Hammer, Jason Fletcher, Gail D'Eramo Melkus
Summary: Fear of cancer recurrence is a significant concern among breast cancer survivors, especially those with a higher risk of recurrence. Modifiable factors such as anxiety and illness representation may play a more crucial role in predicting fear of recurrence than non-modifiable factors such as Oncotype Dx(R) test results and age. Further research is necessary to develop personalized interventions to improve outcomes for breast cancer survivors.
Article
Oncology
Yaira Hamama-Raz, Shiri Shinan-Altman, Inbar Levkovich
Summary: The present study aimed to explore the meaning of fear of cancer recurrence among cervical cancer survivors. Results showed that this fear represents intrapersonal and interpersonal processes encompassing uncertainty, social-cognitive processing, and death anxiety. Therefore, potential psycho-social treatment options could be tailored to address these factors for cervical cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Christine Maheu, Sophie Lebel, Christina Tomei, Mina Singh, Mary Jane Esplen
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2015)
Article
Oncology
Gerald M. Devins, Janice C. Wong, Ada Y. M. Payne, Sophie Lebel, Ruth N. F. Lee, Kenneth Mah, Jonathan Irish, Gary Rodin
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sophie Lebel, Sebastien Simard, Cheryl Harris, Andrea Feldstain, Sara Beattie, Megan McCallum, Monique Lefebvre, Josee Savard, Gerald M. Devins
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Oncology
Sophie Lebel, Gozde Ozakinci, Gerald Humphris, Belinda Thewes, Judith Prins, Andreas Dinkel, Phyllis Butow
Article
Oncology
Christina Tomei, Sophie Lebel, Christine Maheu, Brittany Mutsaers
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cynthia Wan, Marie-Eve Couture-Lalande, Tasha A. Narain, Sophie Lebel, Catherine Bielajew
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2016)
Article
Oncology
Sophie Lebel, Christine Maheu, Christina Tomei, Lori J. Bernstein, Christine Courbasson, Sarah Ferguson, Cheryl Harris, Lynne Jolicoeur, Monique Lefebvre, Linda Muraca, Agnihotram V. Ramanakumar, Mina Singh, Julia Parrott, Danielle Figueiredo
Article
Oncology
Sophie Lebel, Christine Maheu, Monique Lefebvre, Scott Secord, Christine Courbasson, Mina Singh, Lynne Jolicoeur, Aronela Benea, Cheryl Harris, Michael Kee Fung Fung, Zeev Rosberger, Pamela Catton
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2014)
Review
Oncology
Yvonne L. Luigjes-Huizer, Nina M. Tauber, Gerry Humphris, Nadine A. Kasparian, Wendy W. T. Lam, Sophie Lebel, Sebastien Simard, Allan Ben Smith, Robert Zachariae, Yati Afiyanti, Katy J. L. Bell, Jose A. E. Custers, Niek J. de Wit, Peter L. Fisher, Jacqueline Galica, Sheila N. Garland, Charles W. Helsper, Mette M. Jeppesen, Jianlin Liu, Roxana Mititelu, Evelyn M. Monninkhof, Lahiru Russell, Josee Savard, Anne E. M. Speckens, Sanne J. van Helmondt, Sina Vatandoust, Nicholas Zdenkowski, Marije L. van der Lee
Summary: Objective Care for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most common unmet need among cancer survivors. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the prevalence and severity of FCR among cancer survivors and patients, and reveals the associations between FCR and clinical and demographic characteristics. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing FCR and providing treatment to those in need.
Review
Oncology
Tori Langmuir, Alanna Chu, Ghizlene Sehabi, Lauriane Giguere, Jani Lamarche, Wassim Boudjatat, Sophie Lebel
Summary: In the past 20 years, immunotherapy and targeted therapy have shown potential in extending the life expectancy and offering hope for advanced and metastatic cancer patients. However, the uncertainty associated with these treatments can significantly impact the patients' functioning. This study reviewed the literature on the experiences of uncertainty in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer patients.
Article
Oncology
Danielle Petricone-Westwood, Jacqueline Galica, Sarah Hales, Elisa Stragapede, Sophie Lebel
Summary: This study found that caregivers of patients with ovarian cancer experience distress related to caregiving difficulties within cancer care, particularly influenced by attachment insecurity and experiences with cancer care. Lack of time for social relations as a result of caregiving significantly predicted depression and anxiety. Attachment anxiety correlated with depression and anxiety, while attachment avoidance did not play a significant role in distress outcomes.
Article
Oncology
Marie-Eve Couture-Lalande, Sophie Lebel, Catherine Bielajew
BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT
(2014)
Article
Oncology
Megan McCallum, Lynne Jolicoeur, Monique Lefebvre, Lyzon K. Babchishin, Stephanie Robert-Chauret, Tien Le, Sophie Lebel
ONCOLOGY NURSING FORUM
(2014)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Isabelle Ares, Sophie Lebel, Catherine Bielajew
PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(2014)