ArticlePsycho-oncology2022
Cancer worry after facial nonmelanoma skin cancer resection and reconstruction: A 1-year prospective study.
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- Factors Associated With Fear of Cancer Recurrence in a Multiethnic Cohort of Patients With Breast Cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Patient-reported quality of life and aesthetic satisfaction continues to improve for 1-year after Mohs surgery: A multicenter prospective cohort study.Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2025Article
- Reconstruction with Modified Bilobe Flap Method in Facial Cancer: Case Report.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2025Article
- Predictors of psychosocial outcomes of Mohs micrographic surgery: a review.Archives of dermatological research · 2024Review
- Clinical Significance Unveiled: Understanding the Meaning of FACE-Q Skin Cancer Scores for Improved Patient Care.Psycho-oncology · 2024Article
- Long-Term Patient-Reported Outcomes following Oncological Facial Reconstructive Surgery using the FACE-Q Skin Cancer Module.JPRAS open · 2024Article
- Testing some psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Skin Cancer Index: A questionnaire for measuring quality of life in patients with non-melanoma skin cancer.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveNonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is one of the most diagnosed cancers in the world, with the number of new occurrences rising every year. Most patients with facial skin cancer experience cancer-related worry. Yet, little is known about their worry during the period after cancer treatment. This study aimed to assess the long-term change of cancer worry after surgical treatment in patients with NMSC.
methodsPatients undergoing surgery for facial NMSC between December 2017 and March 2020 were asked to complete the FACE-Q Skin Cancer-Cancer Worry scale before (baseline), 3-month, and 1-year post-surgery.
resultsA total of 151 patients completed the baseline and 3-month, and 99 (65.6%) the 1-year post-operative survey. A significant decrease in cancer worry score was seen between baseline and 3-month post-surgery (p < 0.001). No difference was found between the 3-month and 1-year post-surgery scores (p = 0.78). Less improvement in cancer worry was seen for patients who had one facial skin cancer in their medical history (p = 0.001) and patients who had a history of facial surgery (p < 0.001).
conclusionPost-surgery patients still experience cancer worry. Therefore, targeted counseling might be of value when coping with cancer-related concerns. Patients with a history of facial NMSC and patients with a history of facial surgery might benefit from additional counseling.
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