ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2023
Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Coping Strategies among Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- The impact of digital interactive interventions on survivorship outcomes in prostate cancer: a systematic narrative review.BMC cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Qualitative studies on men with prostate cancer: a systematic meta-synthesis.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Pooled it
- Group-based trajectory modeling for fear of cancer recurrence in cancer survivors: a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Pooled it
- 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 · 2025Pooled it
- The Effect of Nutritional Mobile Apps on Populations With Cancer: Systematic Review.JMIR cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Psychosocial experiences of prostate cancer survivors after treatment: a systematic review of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on fear of progression in young and middle-aged patients with breast cancer receiving particle therapy: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2026Trial
- The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer with a Stoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Trial
- Fear of cancer recurrence and assessing its relationship with cognitive flexibility and coping strategies: a cross-sectional study.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Exploring Lived Experiences of Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer in Oman: A Qualitative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Fear of Cancer Recurrence Among Parents of Children with Cancer Who Underwent Germline Genetic Testing.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Psychosocial experience of couples coping with prostate cancer: a qualitative study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Coping Beyond Cancer: Exploring Fear of Recurrence in Colorectal Cancer Survivors-A Pilot Investigation.HCA healthcare journal of medicine · 2026Article
- Understanding meanings and lived experiences of spirituality among adults with cancer.Journal of psychosocial oncology · 2026Article
- Living with brain metastasis - a qualitative study of patients' and family members' coping strategies.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Article
- Latent profile analysis of fear of cancer recurrence in patients with prostate cancer: Insights into risk factors and psychological interventions.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Lived Experience of Men with Prostate Cancer in Ireland: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Coping strategies in candidates of kidney biopsy: A qualitative content analysis study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- The relationship between spiritual well-being and fear of cancer progression in Iranian cancer patients.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Relationship between Fear of Cancer Recurrence, Spiritual Well-Being, and Mental Health among Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundFear of cancer recurrence (FCR), as a commonly reported problem among prostate cancer survivors, has not been fully understood. This study aimed to explore the experience of FCR and relevant coping strategies among Iranian prostate cancer survivors.
methodsQualitative research was conducted on 13 men who completed treatments for prostate cancer in the last 24 months. The participants were selected through purposeful sampling, and in-depth semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. Conventional content analysis was used for data analysis.
resultsData analysis led to the emergence of three themes. "Living with insecurity" describes the participants' experiences regarding what triggers FCR with two categories, including "fear of incomplete cure" and "fear of cancer return." In addition, "struggling to cope" with two categories, including "psychological strategies" and "spiritual coping," presents coping strategies used by the participants for reducing FCR. Furthermore, "trying to prevent cancer recurrence" with two categories, "seeking health" and "lifestyle modification," indicates coping strategies used by the participants to prevent cancer recurrence.
conclusionsHealthcare providers need to consider the cultural characteristics of prostate cancer survivors when assessing their FCR, encourage them to disclose their concerns and fears, and provide tailored interventions in order to reduce FCR among them.
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