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.
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
Allan 'Ben' Smith, Mingbo Gao, Mei Tran, Maria Ftanou, Sharuja Jegathees, Verena Wu, Michael Jefford, Fiona Lynch, Haryana M. Dhillon, Joanne Shaw, Lachlan McDowell, Alan White, Clare Halloran, David Wiesenfeld, Adeola Bamgboje-Ayodele
Summary: This study examined the validity of a revised measure for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and its screening performance. The revised measure (FCR-1r) showed concurrent and convergent validity and accurately screened for FCR. Further evaluation is needed to compare the screening performance of FCR-1r with the anxiety item on ESAS-r in routine care.
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
Psychiatry
Cristiane Decat Bergerot, Leticia Norata Ferreira, Lorena Nascimento Manrique Molina, Larissa Bessert Pagung, Bianca da Silva Pedersen, Thais Gonsalves de Andrade, Raquel Helena Iinuma Machado, Alici Natalia de Sousa Freitas, Lucia Helena Cavalcanti Toscano Barreto, Luciana Lima de Araujo, Isabella Barros Rabelo Gontijo Tumeh, Natalia Barros Salgado Vieira, David Lee, Errol J. Philip, Joao Nunes Matos Neto, Marco Murilo Buso, Sebastien Simard, Gozde Ozakinci, Gerald Humphris, Paulo Gustavo Bergerot, Allan Ben Smith
Summary: This study translated and evaluated the psychometric properties of two fear of cancer recurrence scales. The findings suggest that the Portuguese versions of these scales are valid and can be used to assess patients' fear of cancer recurrence.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yuan Yang, Hengwen Sun, Xian Luo, Wengao Li, Fan Yang, Wenjing Xu, Kairong Ding, Jiangyan Zhou, Wenting Liu, Samradhvi Garg, Todd Jackson, Yu Chen, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: This study investigated the network connectivity between fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), anxiety, and depressive symptoms in a representative sample of breast cancer patients. The results showed that anxiety and depression symptoms were highly interconnected, while FCR emerged as a distinct cluster with weak links to anxiety and depression. Anxiety symptoms, particularly 'uncontrollable worry', acted as important bridging symptoms connecting different communities.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
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
Esther N. Pijnappel, Willemieke P. M. Dijksterhuis, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Simone Augustinus, Judith De Vos-Geelen, Ignace H. J. T. de Hingh, Izaak Q. Molenaar, Olivier R. Busch, Marc G. Besselink, Johanna W. Wilmink, Hanneke W. M. van Laarhoven
Summary: This study compared fear of tumor recurrence or progression (FOP) in pancreatic cancer patients treated with different methods and found that patients who underwent surgical resection had lower FOP scores at initial diagnosis. Better quality of life was associated with lower FOP in the best supportive care (BSC) group, but not in the surgical resection and palliative systemic treatment groups. FOP was not independently associated with overall survival (OS) in any of the subgroups.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul F. Pinsky, Howard Parnes
Summary: Screening for prostate cancer should take into consideration the risks and benefits. PSA screening can reduce prostate cancer deaths, but the reduction is small. Follow-up tests such as biopsy and MRI may be needed for individuals with elevated PSA levels. Patients with low-risk or favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer may choose active surveillance over immediate curative treatment. Surgery and radiation therapy have good outcomes but can lead to complications.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
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
Oncology
Bradley G. Ackerson, William Sperduto, Rachel D'Anna, Donna Niedzwiecki, Jared Christensen, Pranalee Patel, Trey C. Mullikin, Chris R. Kelsey
Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate the discordant interpretations of follow-up imaging studies after lung SBRT between radiologists and radiation oncologists. The study found that there were relatively low levels of overt discordance in the interpretation of imaging studies between healthcare providers.
PRACTICAL RADIATION ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Nicholas D. A. Blefari, Christopher W. Rowe, Elvina Wiadji, David Lambkin, Rosemary Carroll, Elizabeth A. Fradgley, Christine J. O'Neill
Summary: This study compares long-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) between patients with thyroid cancer or benign disease, following thyroid surgery. The results show no significant differences in overall HRQoL scores between groups, but cancer patients experience a significant detriment in the social subdomain score. Female gender, increasing BMI, and cancer recurrence are associated with decreased overall HRQoL.
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
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
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chuan Pang, Gerry Humphris
Summary: This systematic review clarified that women report higher levels of FCR than men. However, there is moderate variation in effect sizes, indicating that there may be factors beyond gender influencing FCR levels that warrant further investigation.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Christine J. McPherson, Alanna Devereaux
Summary: This study examines the dyadic effects of patient and caregiver attachment orientations on mutually supportive care in cancer treatment. It highlights the interdependence within the cancer caregiving relationship and emphasizes the importance of considering individual and relational ways of responding in providing support. Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding and therapeutic intervention.
