Fear of cancer recurrence in haematological cancer patients: exploring socio-demographic, psychological, existential and disease-related factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 5973-5982
Author(s):  
C. Borreani ◽  
S. Alfieri ◽  
L. Farina ◽  
E. Bianchi ◽  
P. Corradini
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Haematological Cancer ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

A feasibility and acceptability study of an adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion program for adult cancer patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-140
Author(s):  
Joanne Brooker ◽  
John Julian ◽  
Jeremy Millar ◽  
H. Miles Prince ◽  
Melita Kenealy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Psychosocial Wellbeing ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

AbstractObjectivesPsychosocial interventions that mitigate psychosocial distress in cancer patients are important. The primary aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program among adult cancer patients. A secondary aim was to examine pre–post-program changes in psychosocial wellbeing.MethodThe research design was a feasibility and acceptability study, with an examination of pre- to post-intervention changes in psychosocial measures. A study information pack was posted to 173 adult cancer patients 6 months–5 years post-diagnosis, with an invitation to attend an eight-week group-based adaptation of the MSC program.ResultsThirty-two (19%) consented to the program, with 30 commencing. Twenty-seven completed the program (mean age: 62.93 years, SD 14.04; 17 [63%] female), attending a mean 6.93 (SD 1.11) group sessions. There were no significant differences in medico-demographic factors between program-completers and those who did not consent. However, there was a trend toward shorter time since diagnosis in the program-completers group. Program-completers rated the program highly regarding content, relevance to the concerns of cancer patients, and the likelihood of recommending the program to other cancer patients. Sixty-three percent perceived that their mental wellbeing had improved from pre- to post-program; none perceived a deterioration in mental wellbeing. Small-to-medium effects were observed for depressive symptoms, fear of cancer recurrence, stress, loneliness, body image satisfaction, mindfulness, and self-compassion.Significance of resultsThe MSC program appears feasible and acceptable to adults diagnosed with non-advanced cancer. The preliminary estimates of effect sizes in this sample suggest that participation in the program was associated with improvements in psychosocial wellbeing. Collectively, these findings suggest that there may be value in conducting an adequately powered randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of the MSC program in enhancing the psychosocial wellbeing of cancer patients.

scholarly journals Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Stomach Cancer Survivors: Exploring Socio-Demographic, Physical, Psychological and Quality of Life-Related Factors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyoung Shin ◽  
Dong Wook Shin ◽  
Jungkwon Lee ◽  
JiHye Hwang ◽  
Ji Eun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Stomach Cancer ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Prevention Activity ◽  
Fear Of Cancer ◽  
Stomach Cancer Survivors

Abstract Background: This study aimed to evaluate factors related to the fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in stomach cancer survivors.Methods: A total of 363 stomach cancer survivors were divided into three groups according to the Korean version of the FCR Index (FCRI). We compared the socio-demographic and cancer-related factors, communication within the medical team during treatment, care coordination, social support, physical symptoms, psychological distress, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and health promotion and disease prevention activity, which was defined as second primary cancer screening, osteoporosis evaluation, supplementary drug intake, dietary pattern, regular exercise, and smoking cessation, according to the levels of FCRI using the linear regression analysis after adjusting for age, sex, stage, time since diagnosis, family cancer diagnosis, and comorbidities.Results: An average of 7.3 years have passed since diagnosis. The highest FCRI group was younger or had a high percentage of family cancer diagnosis. Satisfaction for communication and care coordination, social support, HRQoL, and physical symptoms, such as fatigue, pain, and insomnia, were negatively associated with the FCR of stomach cancer survivors. Anxiety and depression were positively associated with the FCR. However, FCR was not associated with sex, time since diagnosis, cancer stage, treatment modality, socioeconomic status, or health promotion and disease prevention activity.Conclusions: FCR in stomach cancer survivors was associated with physical, psychological, and HRQoL factors rather than socio-demographic or cancer–related factors. Understanding the association between HRQoL, physical and psychosocial factors, and FCR may advance survivorship care for stomach cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Fear of cancer recurrence and its predictive factors among Iranian cancer patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azad Rahmani ◽  
Zohreh Sanaat ◽  
AlirezaMohajjel Aghdam ◽  
ZahraKochaki Nejad ◽  
Caleb Ferguson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

Initial validation of the Danish version of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI) in colorectal cancer patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 723-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Hovdenak Jakobsen ◽  
Mette Moustgaard Jeppesen ◽  
Sébastien Simard ◽  
Henriette Vind Thaysen ◽  
Søren Laurberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Danish Version ◽  
Fear Of Cancer ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

Mindfulness-Based Interventions

2021 ◽  
pp. 429-437
Author(s):  
Linda E. Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) train participants in mindfulness skills thorough the practice of regular meditation and gentle yoga. This chapter describes the characteristics of MBIs and discusses their suitability for cancer patients and survivors, then summarizes the literature supporting their efficacy. Dozens of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) now show sustained benefits for cancer survivors across a range of outcomes including distress, anxiety, stress, depression, fatigue, cognitive function, fear of cancer recurrence, sleep, and pain. Online and app-based MBIs also show promise. The bulk of the research, however, comes from women with breast cancer; more studies with other types of cancer survivors, as well as people with advanced cancer, is warranted.

scholarly journals Changes after cancer diagnosis and return to work: experience of Korean cancer patients

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Ryeong Bae ◽  
Juhee Cho
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Work Related ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

Abstract Background Cancer patients’ return to work is a growing aspect of survivorship care, yet limited studies have been conducted in Korea to understand the work-related experience of cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to understand the unmet needs of cancer patients and identify the necessary factors to develop a vocational intervention program based on cancer patients’ work-related experience after cancer diagnosis. Methods Semi-structured individual in-depth interviews were conducted with 50 cancer patients who were working at the time of diagnosis at a university hospital in Seoul, South Korea from July to September of 2017. Interview data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results ‘The changes patients experienced after cancer diagnosis’ were categorized into Personal and socio-environmental changes. ‘Personal changes’ were changes within the patient that were further divided into ‘physical’, ‘psychological’ and ‘spiritual’ changes while ‘socio-environmental changes’ were changes in either ‘attitude’ and ‘relationship’ of other people cancer patients encountered. In addition to these post-diagnosis changes, the following 4 major factors related to return-to-work were identified to affect patients’ experience: ‘fear of cancer recurrence’, ‘financial status’, ‘informational support’, and ‘job-related work environment’. Conclusion Cancer patients’ working status was determined by personal and socio-environmental changes after the cancer diagnosis which as well as psychological distress and practical issues such as fear of cancer recurrence, financial burden, and work environment. Educational materials and intervention programs informing patients on these changes and factors may facilitate their return-to-work after diagnosis.

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