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Observational studyCancer medicine2026

Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Coping in Young Breast Cancer Survivors: A Secondary Analysis.

Christa Torrisi, Matthew E Hays, Yang Li, Shelley A Johns

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Observational study in Cancer medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05364450 (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Fear of Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Fear of Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors

TypeinterventionalSponsorIndiana UniversityRan2021 to 2024Enrolled390ConditionsBreast Neoplasm, Breast Cancer, Breast Carcinoma, Malignant Neoplasm of BreastArmsEnhanced Usual Care, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Authors and funding

4 authors.

Christa TorrisiIndiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8332-8754
Matthew E HaysDepartment of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Yang LiDepartment of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7024-7103
Shelley A JohnsIndiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5730-1822

Funding

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Fear of Recurrence in Breast Cancer SurvivorsR01CA255480 · NCI · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · PI JOHNS, SHELLEY A. · 2021 to 2024
$2.5M
Interdisciplinary Training in Cancer Prevention and ControlT32CA117865 · NCI · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · PI Victoria Lee Champion, Catherine E Mosher · 2016 to 2026
$2.4M
NCI NIH HHS R01CA255480NIH HHS T32CA117865
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background and purposeFear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a disruptive concern among young breast cancer survivors (YBCS). Although coping strategies may help mitigate FCR, coping in YBCS remains understudied. This study examined associations between FCR and coping among YBCS and explored whether coping patterns varied across sociodemographic characteristics.

methodsThis cross-sectional secondary analysis used baseline data from a phase III randomized controlled trial. A purposive sample of 89 post-treatment YBCS was recruited from the Midwestern US between 2021 and 2023 to complete a self-reported survey to assess FCR, coping, mental health, and sociodemographic characteristics. Multiple linear regression and partial correlation analyses were performed to examine the associations between coping and FCR.

resultsGreater FCR was associated with avoidant coping (p = 0.0003). Emotion-focused coping was more common among Black than White YBCS (p = 0.0011) and among those experiencing financial strain (p = 0.0024). Better mental health was associated with less avoidant coping (p = < 0.0001).

conclusionsGreater FCR was associated with avoidant coping and poorer mental health. Longitudinal assessment of FCR and coping may help identify YBCS who could benefit from supportive interventions during survivorship.

trial registrationClinical Trial Registration Number: NCT05364450.

Indexed as

Adaptation, PsychologicalBreast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsFearNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalAdultClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicCoping SkillsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMental HealthRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicYoung Adultbreast cancercopingfear of cancer recurrenceyoung breast cancer survivors

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PMID42400053
PMCPMC13331749

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