Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Coping Strategies among Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear 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.

Methods

Qualitative 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.

Results

Data 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 cur

SUBMITTER: Mardani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10378434 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature