Which Head and Neck Cancer Patients Are Most at Risk of High Levels of Fear of Cancer Recurrence.

ABSTRACT: Background: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is recognized as a common concern for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). The aim of this study is to describe in greater detail the demographic and clinical characteristics of HCN patients who indicate a high level of FCR in their review consultation. Methods: A pragmatic cluster-controlled trial was conducted between January 2017 and December 2018 at two UK HNC centers (Leeds and Liverpool) to test the efficacy of a prompt tool called the Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI). Patients completed the PCI and the UW-QOLv4 which included a single 5 category rating of FCR. Secondary statistical analyses focused on variables associated with high FCR. Results: Two hundred and eighty-eight trial patients were recruited in this tr

SUBMITTER: Rogers SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8322117 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature