Group-based trajectory modeling for fear of cancer recurrence in cancer survivors: a systematic review

ConclusionsThere was considerable heterogeneity among the studies included in study design and FCR trajectory results. Factors that significantly predicted FCR trajectory categories mostly focused on psychological characteristics. The correlation of sociodemographic and disease-related predictors with FCR trajectory categories was not consistent among the included studies.Implications for cancer survivorsWe suggest that future scholars should incorporate more psychological factors when identifying cancer survivors who persistently maintain a high level of FCR and developing FCR mitigation measures.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research