Fear of cancer recurrence in young women 5  years after diagnosis with a good-prognosis cancer: the VICAN-5 national survey

ConclusionModerate/severe FCR affected nearly 20% of young female long-term survivors diagnosed with a good-prognosis cancer, particularly those reporting cancer-related sequelae, suffering from fatigue or anxiety, with breast cancer or melanoma (versus thyroid cancer), and consulting a GP only occasionally for cancer management.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsGiven the recognised impact of FCR on quality of life, it is essential to detect it as early as possible, and to implement targeted interventions in routine care.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research