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ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2023

Fear of Cancer Recurrence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer.

Tamara Butler, Ben Smith, Kirsten Pilatti, Bena Brown, Kate Anderson, Bronwyn Morris, Gail Garvey

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Article in Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
0.7field-weighted citation impact, top 24% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Coping strategies for fear of cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Tamara ButlerSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia.
Ben SmithFaculty of Medicine and Health, South West Sydney Clinical Campuses, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2496-7369
Kirsten PilattiBreast Cancer Network Australia, Melbourne, VIC 3124, Australia.
Bena BrownSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia.
Kate AndersonSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia.
Bronwyn MorrisSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia.
Gail GarveySchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5065-5716
The University of Queensland · AUBreast Cancer Network Australia · AUUNSW Sydney · AU

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council 1153027
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Little is known about the fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) severity, coping strategies, or quality of life impacts for Indigenous populations. This mixed-methods study aimed to (1) quantify FCR levels among Indigenous Australian (i.e., Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) breast cancer survivors and (2) qualitatively explore experiences of FCR and the coping strategies used. Nineteen participants completed the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI); ten also completed a semi-structured interview. Interview transcripts were thematically analysed. Average FCR levels (Mean FCRI Total Score = 71.0, SD = 29.8) were higher than in previous studies of Australian breast cancer survivors, and 79% of participants reported sub-clinical or greater FCR (FCRI-Short Form ≥ 13/36). Qualitative themes revealed the pervasiveness of FCR, its impact on family, and exacerbation by experience/family history of comorbid health issues. Cultural identity, family, and a resilient mindset aided coping skills. Greater communication with healthcare providers about FCR and culturally safe and appropriate FCR care were desired. This study is the first to assess FCR among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander breast cancer survivors, extending the limited literature on FCR in Indigenous populations. Results suggest FCR is a significant issue in this population and will inform the development of culturally appropriate interventions to aid coping and improve quality of life.

Indexed as

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesBreast NeoplasmsAustraliaFearFemaleHumansNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalQuality of LifeAboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercancercancer survivorshipcoping mixed methodsfear of cancer recurrenceindigenousoncologyquality of lifesupportive care

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PMID36975435
PMCPMC10047695
OpenAlexW4322630415

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