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Fear of cancer recurrence among survivors of childhood cancer
- Source :
- Psycho-oncologyREFERENCES. 29(7)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Objectives Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) has not been widely explored in survivors of childhood cancer. Yet, childhood survivors are at risk of experiencing late effects and may be especially vulnerable. The aims of the current study were to conduct a retrospective chart review to determine the prevalence and persistence of FCR among survivors of childhood cancer and to examine factors that may be related to FCR. Methods Survivors of childhood cancer (n = 228, mean attained age = 14.5 years [range = 4.7-21 years]; mean diagnosis age = 4.4 years [range = 0-16.5 years]; mean time off treatment = 8.7 years [range = 2.8-19.3 years]) seen in a Long-Term Survivor Clinic (LTSC) completed questionnaires at each clinic visit detailing their current health. FCR was measured with a single item. Data from questionnaires from 2011 to 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. Descriptive statistics and a random effects model were used to address study aims. Results FCR was reported in 43% (n = 98) of survivors at least once across all clinic visits. Among survivors reporting FCR at least once, 66% were diagnosed with cancer under the age of 5, and 64% were 13 years or older at their most recent follow-up. Twenty-one percent of survivors (n = 48/224) reported FCR during at least 50% of their visits. Survivors with a higher number of depressive symptoms were more likely to report FCR (OR = 1.66, P = .03). Conclusions FCR is prevalent among survivors of childhood cancer and is related to other health concerns. Research is needed to understand who is at risk and how to.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Male
Pediatrics
medicine.medical_specialty
Childhood cancer
chemical and pharmacologic phenomena
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Cancer recurrence
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Cancer Survivors
Chart review
Survivorship curve
Neoplasms
Surveys and Questionnaires
Prevalence
Medicine
Humans
030212 general & internal medicine
Child
Depressive symptoms
Retrospective Studies
business.industry
Cancer
Fear
Middle Aged
medicine.disease
humanities
Clinic visit
Psychiatry and Mental health
Oncology
Phobic Disorders
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Female
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
business
Off Treatment
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 10991611
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Psycho-oncologyREFERENCES
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....f262f146cc2cc65863176a153e8af1ab