Improvements in early detection and treatment have led to a growing prevalence of survivors
of cancer worldwide. Models of care fail to address adequately the breadth of physical …

Objective Care for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is considered the most common unmet
need among cancer survivors. Yet the prevalence of FCR and predisposing factors remain …

Background A cancer diagnosis can have a substantial impact on mental health and
wellbeing. Depression and anxiety may hinder cancer treatment and recovery, as well as …

Background Cancers are a large and heterogeneous group of malignant tumors that
collectively accounted for approximately 600 000 US deaths in 2020; only heart disease …

Background The increased number of cancer survivors and the recognition of physical and
psychosocial challenges, present from cancer diagnosis through active treatment and …

Cancer diagnosis and treatment constitute profoundly stressful experiences involving
unique and common challenges that generate uncertainty, fear, and emotional distress …

PURPOSE Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a significantly distressing problem that affects
a substantial number of patients with and survivors of cancer; however, the overall efficacy of …

Anxiety and depression are the most common psychological symptoms in patients with
cancer, irrespective of disease stage, primary cancer site and phase of treatment. Symptoms …

The purpose of the American Cancer Society/American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast
Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline is to provide recommendations to assist primary care …

Background Patients with chronic diseases commonly report fears of illness or symptoms
recurring or worsening. These fears have been addressed from an illness-specific …