Lived Experiences and Fear of Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors of Localized Cutaneous Melanoma.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Most of the rapid increase in cutaneous melanoma incidence in the US has been localized disease that is treated surgically and is associated with high survival rates. However, little is known about the psychological well-being of survivors in the US.

Objective

To explore the lived experiences and fear of cancer recurrence among survivors of localized cutaneous melanoma.

Design, setting, and participants

This was a qualitative and survey-based study that used semistructured interviews and the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory short form (FCRI-SF) survey tool with participants recruited from an academic dermatology practice affiliated with the University of Texas, Austin. Interviews were completed via telephone or in person from August 2021 to September 202

SUBMITTER: Mahama AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10867773 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature