Fear of cancer recurrence in adult cancer survivors: a systematic review of quantitative studies

Simard, Sébastien; Thewes, Belinda; Humphris, Gerry; Dixon, Melanie Rose; Hayden, Ceara; Mireskandari, Shab; Ozakinci, Gözde

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“…Possibly married patients suffer from higher FCR because they often have children, and this was associated in many studies with FCR. [26][27][28] In contrast to another very recently published study, we found no association between age and FCR. 29 Different hypotheses have been proposed to explain the association of having children with psychological well-being.…”

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Fear of recurrence and its impact on quality of life in patients with hematological cancers in the course of allogeneic hematopoietic SCT

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Scherwath

Schirmer

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We examined the course and the prevalence of a high fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in patients undergoing allogeneic PBSC transplantation (hematopoietic SCT (HSCT)) before HSCT (N = 239), 100 days after (n = 150, and 12 months after allogeneic HSCT (n = 102). The Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF), the EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used. Pre-HSCT 36% of patients, 100 days after HSCT 24% of patients, and 1 year after HSCT 23% of patients fulfilled the criteria for high FCR (FoP-Q-SF cutoff = 34). Being married (b = 2.76, P = 0.026), female gender (b = 4.45, Po 0.001) and depression (b = 4.44, P o 0.001) were significantly associated with FCR at baseline. One hundred days after HSCT, depression significantly predicted FCR (b = 6.46, Po 0.001). One year following HSCT, female gender (b = 6.61, P = 0.008) and higher depression were (b = 4.88, P = 0.004) significant predictors for FCR. Over the three assessment points, patients with high FCR had a significantly lower quality of life compared to patients with low FCR in physical functioning (P = 0.019), role functioning (P = 0.003), emotional functioning (P o 0.001), cognitive functioning (P = 0.003), social functioning (P o 0.001) and global quality of life (P o 0.001). Our data provide evidence that FCR is a prevalent problem in patients with hematological malignancies and has a significant adverse impact on health-related quality of life.

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Fear of recurrence and its impact on quality of life in patients with hematological cancers in the course of allogeneic hematopoietic SCT

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Schirmer

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“…In this sense, the fear of diagnosis, treatment, relapse, disease evolution and death (4,(13)(14)(15) is viewed as intrinsic to the process of having cancer, although the meaning attributed to that feeling and the way it interferes in family dynamics are not yet fully understood.…”

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The experience of rural families in the face of cancer

Girardon-Perlini

Ângelo

2017

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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Approval: 12-02-2016 ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the meanings of cancer within the experience of rural families and how such meanings infl uence family dynamics. Method: Qualitative study guided by Symbolic Interactionism as a theoretical framework and Grounded Theory as a methodological framework. Six rural families (18 participants) undergoing the experience of having a relative with cancer participated in the interview. Results: Constant comparative analysis of data allowed the elaboration of an explanatory substantive theory, defi ned by the main category Caregiving to support the family world, which represents the family's symbolic actions and strategies to reconcile care for the patient and care for family life. Final considerations: Throughout the experience, rural families seek to preserve the interconnected symbolic elements that provide support for the family world: family unit, land, work and care. Descriptors: Family; Rural Population; Neoplasia; Care; Nursing. RESUMO Objetivo:Compreender os signifi cados do câncer presentes na experiência de famílias rurais e como esses signifi cados infl uenciam a dinâmica familiar. Método: Estudo qualitativo orientado pelo Interacionismo Simbólico como referencial teórico e pela Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados como referencial metodológico. Participaram, por meio de entrevista, seis famílias rurais (18 participantes) que estavam vivendo a experiência de ter um familiar com câncer. Resultados: A análise comparativa constante dos dados permitiu a elaboração de uma teoria substantiva explicativa da experiência, defi nida pela categoria central Cuidando para manter o mundo da família amparado, que representa as ações e estratégias simbólicas da família visando a conciliar o cuidado do familiar doente e o cuidado da vida familiar. Considerações fi nais: Ao longo da experiência, a família rural procura preservar os elementos simbólicos que, conectados, constituem o amparo do mundo da família: a unidade familiar, a terra, o trabalho e o cuidado. Descritores: Família; População Rural; Neoplasias; Cuidado; Enfermagem. RESUMEN Objetivo: Entender los signifi cados del padecimiento por cáncer en la experiencia de las familias campesinas, y cómo infl uyen en el entorno familiar. Método: Estudio cualitativo con base teórica en el Interaccionismo Simbólico y metodológica en la Teoría Fundamentada en los Datos. Se entrevistaron a seis familias campesinas (18 participantes) que pasaban por la experiencia de tener un familiar con cáncer. Resultados: El análisis comparativo constante de los datos posibilitó la elaboración de una teoría explicativa de la experiencia, con la categoría Cuidando para que se mantenga sostenido el mundo de la familia, que representa las acciones y estrategias simbólicas de la familia con el fi n de conciliar el cuidado del familiar enfermo con el cuidado de la vida familiar. Consideraciones fi nales: Durante la experiencia, la familia campesina intenta preservar los elementos simbólicos que interconectados constituyen el sostenimiento del mundo de la ...

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“…Psychological concerns about recurrence of the illness, long-lasting and late side effects, and the possibility of limited survival are all common (Dahl et al, 2013;Simard et al, 2013). Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is among the most frequently reported problem in all cancer survivors (Armes et al, 2009;Jefford et al, 2011;Simard et al, 2013) and in most women with gynecological cancers (Beesley et al, 2008;Dahl et al, 2013;Fitch & Steele, 2010;Steele & Fitch, 2008).…”

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“…Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is among the most frequently reported problem in all cancer survivors (Armes et al, 2009;Jefford et al, 2011;Simard et al, 2013) and in most women with gynecological cancers (Beesley et al, 2008;Dahl et al, 2013;Fitch & Steele, 2010;Steele & Fitch, 2008). Studies support the association between FCR, distress, depression, anxiety and avoidance/intrusion in cancer survivors (Simard et al, 2013). FCR is also associated with a greater occurrence or a greater number of physical symptoms such as side effects, fatigue, pain, body image/appearance in survivors (Simard et al, 2013).…”

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Development and validation of an individualized survivorship care plan (ISCP) for women with endometrial cancer during the transition of the end of active treatment to the cancer survivorship

Hébert

Fillion

2017

CONJ

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Fear of cancer recurrence in adult cancer survivors: a systematic review of quantitative studies

Abstract: Identifying the key features of FCR will stimulate the research and the development of targeted interventions for cancer survivors and their carers.

Cited by 881 publications

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Fear of recurrence and its impact on quality of life in patients with hematological cancers in the course of allogeneic hematopoietic SCT

Fear of recurrence and its impact on quality of life in patients with hematological cancers in the course of allogeneic hematopoietic SCT

The experience of rural families in the face of cancer

Development and validation of an individualized survivorship care plan (ISCP) for women with endometrial cancer during the transition of the end of active treatment to the cancer survivorship

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