Quality of life and quality of care in cancer survivors: Fear of cancer recurrence—Preliminary results of a transcultural availability of validated tools.

Ciotti, R.; Simard, Sébastien; Ardizzoia, A.; Visini, Miranda; Vittimberga, Isabella; Colombo, Ilaria; Traverso, E.

doi:10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.e19675

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“…Several tools to measure FCR 3,24 have been developed. The FCRI was selected to assess the main outcome because it has good psychometric properties, is widely used, and is available in 10 different languages, 18,23,[25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] increasing sample diversity. The FCRI includes seven subscales: FCR severity, coping, functioning impairments, triggers, psychological distress, insight, and reassurance.…”

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What is the prevalence of fear of cancer recurrence in cancer survivors and patients? A systematic review and individual participant data meta‐analysis

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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 inconclusive. To support targeted care, we provide a comprehensive overview of the prevalence and severity of FCR among cancer survivors and patients, as measured using the short form of the validated Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI‐SF). We also report on associations between FCR and clinical and demographic characteristics. Methods This is a systematic review and individual participant data (IPD) meta‐analysis on the prevalence of FCR. In the review, we included all studies that used the FCRI‐SF with adult (≥18 years) cancer survivors and patients. Date of search: 7 February 2020. Risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. Results IPD were requested from 87 unique studies and provided for 46 studies comprising 11,226 participants from 13 countries. 9311 respondents were included for the main analyses. On the FCRI‐SF (range 0–36), 58.8% of respondents scored ≥13, 45.1% scored ≥16 and 19.2% scored ≥22. FCR decreased with age and women reported more FCR than men. FCR was found across cancer types and continents and for all time periods since cancer diagnosis. Conclusions FCR affects a considerable number of cancer survivors and patients. It is therefore important that healthcare providers discuss this issue with their patients and provide treatment when needed. Further research is needed to investigate how best to prevent and treat FCR and to identify other factors associated with FCR. The protocol was prospectively registered (PROSPERO CRD42020142185).

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