Prevalence and correlates of fear of recurrence among oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors

ConclusionsFoR is a relatively common experience for oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors. Many of its correlates are modifiable factors that could be addressed with multifocal, tailored survivorship care interventions.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsAssessing and addressing depressive symptoms, financial concerns, expected physical symptoms in the first several years of survivorship may impact FoR among oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research