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ArticleJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2026

Reassurance as Cancer Education after a Benign Investigation.

Waseem Jerjes, Sarah Williams

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Article in Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Waseem JerjesFaculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK. waseem.jerjes@nhs.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6914-7401
Sarah WilliamsCancer Survivor Advocate, London, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer education is typically associated with diagnosis and treatment, yet patients undergoing cancer assessment who receive benign results also experience significant psychological and educational impact. This article reframes reassurance as an active clinical and educational process, emphasising its role in shaping patients' understanding of symptoms, risk, and future help-seeking. It proposes a structured approach to post-assessment communication, including explaining the rationale for investigation, defining the limits of reassurance, and supporting ongoing symptom awareness. The paper highlights the importance of continuity, equity, and tailored communication strategies, arguing that benign cancer assessments represent critical, under-recognised opportunities for meaningful patient education.

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Benign diagnosisCancer educationDiagnostic uncertaintyPatient communicationPrimary careReassurance

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