Article
Oncology
Kyra Webb, Louise Sharpe, Hayley Russell, Joanne Shaw
Summary: This study explored the experiences of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among caregivers of ovarian cancer patients. Through semi-structured telephone interviews and an online survey, the study found that caregivers have worries and concerns about cancer recurrence or progression, which are different from those of survivors.
Article
Oncology
Carlie A. Mell, Patricia Jewett, Deanna Teoh, Rachel Vogel, Susan A. Everson-Rose
Summary: This study aims to describe the fear of cancer recurrence among gynecologic cancer survivors and identify psychosocial factors that predict elevated fear. The findings reveal that fear of recurrence is prevalent among gynecologic cancer survivors. Higher levels of distress, hopelessness, anxiety, and surprisingly, post-traumatic growth are associated with greater fear. These results highlight the importance of addressing the psychosocial well-being of cancer survivors.
Article
Oncology
Hannah Banks, Kyra Webb, Louise Sharpe, Joanne Shaw
Summary: This research aimed to explore the features and impact of caregiver fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) for cancer patients. Through qualitative analysis of 18 telephone interviews, the study identified three themes: fear of patient suffering, the need to protect the patient, and caregiver's sense of unpreparedness and uncertainty. The findings highlight the need for the development of theoretical models, instruments, and interventions specifically for caregiver FCR.
Article
Oncology
Man Chung Li, Hui Lin Cheng
Summary: The study found that a significant proportion of cancer survivors experience Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR) and have high supportive care needs in psychological and health system information domains. Although informational/educational healthcare services are frequently utilized, services like mental health/psychological well-being support have lower utilization rates.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Emily C. Soriano, Christine Perndorfer, Amy K. Otto, Alyssa L. Fenech, Scott D. Siegel, Diana Dickson-Witmer, Lydia Clements, Jean-Philippe Laurenceau
Summary: The study reveals that the pandemic has mainly affected breast cancer survivors in terms of their fear of cancer progression risk and COVID-19. However, most survivors generally manage well psychosocially before or after delayed surgery due to the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Nora Lize, Vera IJmker-Hemink, Rianne van Lieshout, Yvonne Wijnholds-Roeters, Manon van den Berg, Maggy Youssef-El Soud, Sandra Beijer, Natasja Raijmakers
Summary: Patients with cancer who experience psychosocial consequences of reduced ability to eat require both professional and informal support. Recognition from healthcare professionals and understanding from informal caregivers are crucial for these patients.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Jit Hui Tan, Louise Sharpe, Hayley Russell
Summary: Ovarian cancer patients and their caregivers experience complex emotional responses when faced with uncertainty, with individuals potentially facing fears and difficulties in the future, while caregivers may feel more feelings of hopelessness and survivor guilt.
Article
Oncology
Nicci Bartley, Grace Davies, Phyllis Butow, Christine E. Napier, Tim Schlub, Mandy L. Ballinger, David M. Thomas, Ilona Juraskova, Bettina Meiser, Megan C. Best
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of FCR/O among individuals with likely heritable cancers and their relatives, finding that probands had higher levels of fear compared to relatives. Factors associated with FCR/O included gender, language use, time since diagnosis, behavioral intention, coping ability, perceived susceptibility, and attitudes towards uncertainty. These findings may inform targeted interventions for preventing adverse psychological outcomes in vulnerable patients seeking genomic information.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
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.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andreas Dinkel, Birgitt Marten-Mittag, Katrin Kremsreiter
Summary: The study found that fear of progression is strongly associated with daily worry and pathological worry, suggesting that fear of progression may be an expression of worry. Younger age, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms were significant determinants of fear of progression.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Poorva Pradhan, Louise Sharpe, Phyllis N. Butow, Allan Ben Smith, Hayley Russell
Summary: Although women with ovarian cancer were satisfied with the FCR booklet specifically created for them, it did not significantly reduce their levels of FCR/P. Women with high FCR/P found the booklet less helpful in managing their fears.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Xian Luo, Wengao Li, Yu Chen, Hengwen Sun, Gerry Humphris, Ting Liu, Jingying Zhang, Yuan Yang, Bin Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the phenomenon of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in Chinese cancer patients using network analysis. The results showed that chemotherapy and childhood severe illness experience were positively associated with high FCR, while higher monthly income was negatively associated with high FCR. The study also revealed that worry/anxiety was the most central symptom in the FCR network, suggesting it as a potential target for interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Danielle Petricone-Westwood, Elisa Stragapede, Jacqueline Galica, Sarah Hales, Sophie Lebel
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between attachment, caregiving experiences, and fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in partner-caregivers of ovarian cancer patients. The findings showed that caregiving workload, needing more help from healthcare providers, and lacking time for social relations due to caregiving were correlated with FCR. Attachment anxiety was also significantly correlated with FCR.
Article
Oncology
Katja Krug, Jasmin Bossert, Lydia Stooss, Anja Siegle, Matthias Villalobos, Laura Hagelskamp, Corinna Jung, Michael Thomas, Michel Wensing
Summary: The study found that patients and informal caregivers found the use of the MCA concept helpful in coping with life-limiting diseases, and considered the physician-nurse tandem model to add value to patient care. However, individual needs also require a personalized application of the MCA.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Poorva Pradhan, Louise Sharpe, Phyllis Butow, Daelin Coutts-Bain, Lauren Charlotte Heathcote
Summary: This study found that women with clinically significant fear of cancer recurrence/progression (FCR/P) tend to interpret ambiguous words as health-related and experience more pain. Moreover, the study revealed that among women with higher levels of pain, FCR/P was higher only among those with higher levels of interpretation bias.
