Article
Oncology
Paula Heidkamp, Clara Breidenbach, Kati Hiltrop, Christoph Kowalski, Anna Enders, Holger Pfaff, Birgitta Weltermann, Franziska Geiser, Nicole Ernstmann
Summary: This study found that fear of cancer recurrence (FoR) is a significant issue in long-term breast cancer survivors, with the potential to become a persistent psychological strain. The study emphasizes the need for increased awareness of FoR among survivors and the necessity for support programs.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Poorva Pradhan, Louise Sharpe, Phyllis Butow, Hayley Russell
Summary: The study found that patients with ovarian cancer were more likely to interpret ambiguous words as health-related compared to healthy individuals, and this interpretation bias was associated with FCR/P but did not moderate the relationship between symptoms and FCR/P.
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
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
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
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
Yvonne L. Luigjes-Huizer, Marije L. van der Lee, Carol Richel, Roel A. Masselink, Niek J. de Wit, Charles W. Helsper
Summary: Almost all patients who experience fear or worry about cancer recurrence have a need for support, with younger respondents and women generally requiring more support. Many report an unmet need for psychological help or practical tips about cancer recurrence.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Allan 'Ben' Smith, Verena Shuwen Wu, Sylvie Lambert, Jani Lamarche, Sophie Lebel, Stuart Leske, Afaf Girgis
Summary: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is prevalent and persistent among cancer caregivers. Younger caregivers and those caring for survivors with worse FCR or overall health are at higher risk. Caregivers' FCR levels may be equal to or greater than survivors', and are associated with poorer quality of life.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Nina M. Tauber, Robert Zachariae, Anders B. Jensen, Belinda Thewes, Ina Skyt, Emma Elkjaer, Phyllis N. Butow, Mia S. O'Toole
Summary: The study aimed to adapt ConquerFear into a group format for treating fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer patients, and evaluated its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy. The results showed that ConquerFear-Group participants reported greater reductions in fear of cancer recurrence compared to the active control group, indicating its potential efficacy in treating FCR in this population.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
D. Coutts-Bain, Louise Sharpe, H. Russell
Summary: Death anxiety can predict fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and fear of progression (FOP) in people with ovarian cancer, adding to the variance beyond known theoretical predictors. Death anxiety is more strongly associated with FOP than FCR, and it predicts a small but significant unique variance in both fears. These findings highlight the importance of death anxiety in understanding and treating FCR and FOP.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Amy K. Otto, Emily C. Soriano, Stefanie T. LoSavio, Scott D. Siegel, Christine Perndorfer, Alyssa L. Fenech, Jean-Philippe Laurenceau
Summary: This study found that fear of cancer recurrence can be better conceptualized as two distinct but related emotional and cognitive factors. In patients and partners, emotional FCR decreased on average over the first year post-diagnosis, while cognitive FCR did not change over time.
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
Perri R. Tutelman, Christine T. Chambers, Lauren C. Heathcote, Conrad V. Fernandez, Annette Flanders, Michaela Patton, Fiona S. M. Schulte, Gregory M. T. Guilcher, Sebastien Simard, Julia MacLeod, Maya Stern
Summary: This study adapted the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Short Form (FCRI-SF) for child cancer survivors and their parents and examined its internal consistency and validity. The results showed that both measures demonstrated good reliability and preliminary validity.
Article
Oncology
Jacqueline Galica, Christine Maheu, Sarah Brennenstuhl, Carol Townsley, Kelly Metcalfe
Summary: This study examined predictors of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among cancer survivors, finding that cognitive factors, symptoms, self-esteem, age, gender, pessimism, time since diagnosis, and other factors were significantly associated with FCR. Oncology nurses can use these predictors to identify survivors in need of intervention for coping with FCR.
Article
Oncology
Hiu Mei Luk, Siew Fei Ngu, Lesley S. K. Lau, Ka Yu Tse, Mandy M. Y. Chu, Shuk Tak Kwok, Hextan Y. S. Ngan, Karen K. L. Chan
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility of patient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) combined with regular tumour marker monitoring as an alternative to conventional hospital follow-up for ovarian cancer survivors. The results showed that PIFU with tumour marker monitoring is a feasible approach in ovarian cancer survivorship care, with comparable fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and supportive care need (SCN) to conventional hospital follow-up.
Article
Oncology
An De Groef, Mira Meeus, Lauren C. Heathcote, Louise Wiles, Mark Catley, Anna Vogelzang, Ian Olver, William B. Runciman, Peter Hibbert, Lore Dams, Bart Morlion, G. Lorimer Moseley
Summary: This paper discusses the growing problem of persistent pain after successful breast cancer treatment and presents recommendations for improving pain-related outcomes. The authors compare the dominant treatment approach for persistent pain post-breast cancer treatment with contemporary treatment approaches for noncancer-related persistent pain. They emphasize the potential role of pain science education in improving pain and disability outcomes after successful breast cancer treatment. The paper also provides research recommendations for adapting pain science education to the post-breast cancer context.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Bethany Richmond, Louise Sharpe, Rachel E. Menzies
Summary: This research aimed to evaluate the effects of fear-based articles about COVID-19 on intentions to adhere to mitigation measures and interpretation bias. The results suggest that fear appeals are unlikely to increase intentions to perform COVID-related mitigation measures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Hayley B. Leake, G. Lorimer Moseley, Lexa K. Murphy, Caitlin B. Murray, Tonya M. Palermo, Lauren C. Heathcote
Summary: This study examined how young adults with childhood-onset chronic pain understand the biology of pain. The findings revealed that they primarily conceptualize pain in terms of something wrong with the body, unhealed injuries, abnormal neural firing, and an overactive stress system. These insights can inform the development of tailored pain science education interventions for young adults.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Jemma Todd, Daelin Coutts-Bain, Emily Wilson, Patrick Clarke
Summary: The aim of this review is to investigate the potential causal relationship between attentional bias variability (ABV) and emotional vulnerability. The evidence suggests that ABV may predict later post-traumatic stress symptoms, particularly in individuals exposed to trauma. Some interventions aimed at reducing ABV show promise in improving PTSD symptoms, although the changes in ABV do not consistently correspond to changes in symptoms. Further high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to establish the causal status of ABV.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Nele Loecher, Abbie Jordan, Sheri L. L. Spunt, Pamela Simon, Laura E. E. Simons, Gary Dahl, Kristin Kosyluk, Lauren C. C. Heathcote
Summary: This study investigated the roles that parents play in monitoring their child's health and symptoms during childhood cancer survivorship. Three themes emerged: vigilant parents who prioritize their child's health, pragmatic parents who focus on moving past cancer, and encouraging parents who educate and prepare their child for autonomous monitoring.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
D. Coutts-Bain, Louise Sharpe, H. Russell
Summary: Death anxiety can predict fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and fear of progression (FOP) in people with ovarian cancer, adding to the variance beyond known theoretical predictors. Death anxiety is more strongly associated with FOP than FCR, and it predicts a small but significant unique variance in both fears. These findings highlight the importance of death anxiety in understanding and treating FCR and FOP.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Allergy
Shona Cameron, Ali Donnelly, Conor Broderick, Tomoki Arichi, Ullrich Bartsch, Paola Dazzan, Jesper Elbeling, Emma Godfrey, Paul Gringras, Lauren C. Heathcote, Desaline Joseph, Tobias C. Wood, Carmine Pariante, Katya Rubia, Carsten Flohr
Summary: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, pruritic and inflammatory skin condition that is associated with various comorbidities such as airway disease, food allergies, atopic eye disease, and autoimmune conditions. It can significantly impact the quality of life for both patients and their families, causing sleep disturbance and mental health problems. Recent findings suggest that inflammation and sleep disruption play a key role in the development and exacerbation of AD.
Article
Oncology
Lauren C. Heathcote, Sarah N. Webster, Nele Loecher, Sheri L. Spunt, Pamela Simon, Poorva Pradhan, Daelin Coutts-Bain, Louise Sharpe, Perri R. Tutelman, Laura E. Simons
Summary: The study developed and validated the Bodily Threat Monitoring Scale (BTMS), which assesses how individuals monitor and interpret uncertain symptoms in relation to the fear of cancer recurrence. The BTMS demonstrated good psychometric properties and showed associations with relevant constructs, such as anxiety sensitivity and help-seeking behaviors.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Daelin Coutts-Bain, Louise Sharpe, Pirathat Techakesari, Madeline Anne Forrester, Caroline Hunt
Summary: Fear of recurrence or progression (FORP) of mental health conditions has received comparatively little study compared to physical illnesses. This study systematically reviewed quantitative and qualitative research on FORP in mental health. The findings suggest that FORP is associated with poorer quality of life and mental health outcomes, but not with age or gender. These results highlight the importance of addressing FORP in mental health.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Louise Sharpe, Emma Blaisdale Jones, Poorva Pradhan, Jemma Todd, Ben Colagiuri
Summary: This study aimed to test the efficacy of CBM-I for people with chronic pain, and the impact of adding psychoeducation. The results showed that CBM-I improved pain interference, pain intensity, and fear of movement. Psychoeducation also had a positive effect on pain interference. Overall, CBM-I showed promise in pain management, but further research is needed to explore the role of psychoeducation. Rating: 8 out of 10.
Article
Oncology
Andrew Tran, Sharon H. J. Hou, Caitlin Forbes, Sara Cho, Victoria J. Forster, Mehak Stokoe, Claire E. Wakefield, Lori Wiener, Lauren C. Heathcote, Gisela Michel, Pandora Patterson, Kathleen Reynolds, Fiona S. M. Schulte
Summary: This cross-sectional study examined the impact of the early COVID-19 pandemic on children undergoing active cancer treatment and their parents. The majority of participants did not experience changes to major cancer treatments, but over half reported worse mental health status for their child compared to before the pandemic. Telemedicine was found to be beneficial for some families and should be further explored.
Article
Anesthesiology
Joshua W. Pate, Lauren E. Harrison, Courtney W. Hess, G. Lorimer Moseley, Gillian Rush, Lauren C. Heathcote, Laura E. Simons
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the concept of pain in care-seeking youth and their parents, to examine its clinical and demographic correlates, and to identify conceptual gaps.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Graham L. Moseley, Neil Pearson, Roland Reezigt, Victoria J. Madden, Mark R. Hutchinson, Martin Dunbar, Anneke J. Beetsma, Hayley B. Leake, Pete Moore, Laura Simons, Lauren Heathcote, Cormac Ryan, Carolyn Berryman, Amelia K. Mardon, Benedict M. Wand
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Louise Sharpe, Rachel Menzies, Bethany Richmond, Jemma Todd, Carolyn Maccann, Joanne Shaw
Summary: The study developed and validated a novel transdiagnostic measure, the Worries About Recurrence and Progression Scale (WARPS), which proved to be a valid and reliable tool in measuring transdiagnostic worries about recurrence and progression.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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
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.