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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2025

Perceived control of illness and social support predict subsequent fear of cancer recurrence in adults with cancer.

Candidus Nwakasi, Caroline Salafia, Chizobam Nweke, Keith Bellizzi, Crystal L Park

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Candidus NwakasiDepartment of Human Development and Family Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA. candidus.nwakasi@uconn.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5727-1694
Caroline SalafiaDepartment of Human Development and Family Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
Chizobam NwekeDepartment of Human Development and Family Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
Keith BellizziDepartment of Human Development and Family Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
Crystal L ParkDepartment of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.

Funding

Research Education ComponentP30AG067988 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT · PI Richard H Fortinsky, GEORGE A KUCHEL · 2021 to 2026
$9.5M
Multilevel Resilience Trajectories in the Transition to Cancer SurvivorshipUH3CA220642 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS · PI BELLIZZI, KEITH M, PARK, CRYSTAL L. · 2018 to 2021
$2.5M
NCI NIH HHS UH3 CA220642NCI NIH HHS UH3CA220642NIA NIH HHS P30AG067988
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Abstract

purposeThis study tested the association of perceived control of disease with subsequent fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among adults with cancer. It also examined whether social support modified the association between the perceived control of illness and FCR.

methodData from 430 recently diagnosed breast (63.7%), prostate (26.7%), or colorectal (9.5%) cancer survivors (Mage = 59.0; SD = 11.41) were examined approximately 6 months after diagnosis (Time 1) and at 3-month follow-up (Time 2). Multivariate linear regression model was fitted to determine if perceived control at Time 1 was associated with FCR at Time 2 and to test the moderation effect of social support on the association, adjusting for age, cancer type, stage of cancer and cancer treatment.

resultsHigher perceived control of illness (Time 1) was associated with lower FCR at Time 2 (B =  - 0.145, P < .001). The direct effect of social support on FCR was not significant, but the interaction term (social support and perceived control) was significantly associated with FCR (B = 0.130, P < .05). At lower social support, lower level of perceived control is associated with higher FCR, but at higher social support, lower level of perceived control is associated with lower FCR.

conclusionsThe results suggest that adult cancer survivors with lower perceived control over their illness may be vulnerable to FCR, but social support may buffer this negative effect. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Interventions might profitably focus on improving social support, particularly among those with lower perceived control of their disease.

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Cancer fearsDisease controlEarly survivorshipPsychological distressSocial support

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