Patient-reported needs for coping with worry or fear about cancer recurrence and the extent to which they are being met: a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Many cancer patients and survivors experience fear or worry about cancer recurrence (FCR). Evidence suggests support for FCR is their largest unmet need. We aimed to assess which types of support are needed, which providers are preferred and to what extent patients' needs are being met.

Methods

Together with the Dutch Federation of Cancer Patient Organisations (NFK), a purpose-designed questionnaire was distributed online via e-mail, newsletters and social media. All questions were multiple choice or Likert scales, except for an open-ended question about the preferred provider of care.

Results

Out of 5323 respondents, 4511 had experienced FCR and were included. Among them, 94% indicated a need for support. The required types of support that were reported the m

SUBMITTER: Luigjes-Huizer YL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9803402 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature