Open AccessFear of Cancer Progression: Findings From Case Studies and a Nurse-Led Intervention
Author(s) -
Anne Reb,
Tami Borneman,
Denice Economou,
Marissa A. Cangin,
Sunita K. Patel,
Louise Sharpe
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical journal of oncology nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.375
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1538-067X
pISSN - 1092-1095
DOI - 10.1188/20.cjon.400-408
Subject(s) - worry , medicine , distress , anxiety , cancer , coping (psychology) , intervention (counseling) , cancer cachexia , depression (economics) , cancer survivor , psychiatry , gerontology , clinical psychology , cachexia , economics , macroeconomics
Fear of cancer recurrence or progression (FOP) is a significant concern for cancer survivors. With the advent of new targeted therapies and immunotherapy, many patients with advanced cancer are living longer while dealing with uncertainty and fears related to cancer progression. Although some level of FOP is normal and adaptive, high levels adversely affect quality of life and healthcare costs.