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Fear of progression in parents of childhood cancer survivors: A dyadic data analysis [PDF]

open access: yesPsycho-Oncology, 2020
AbstractObjectiveFear of progression (FoP), also referred to as fear of cancer recurrence, is gaining increasing interest in survivorship research as it constitutes a great burden for patients and relatives. However, only little is known about FoP in parents of childhood cancer survivors. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of FoP
Mona L. Peikert   +6 more
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Fearful Symmetry: Subversion of Asymmetric Division in Cancer Development and Progression [PDF]

open access: yesCancer Research, 2015
Abstract Asymmetric division is an evolutionarily conserved process that generates daughter cells with different fates through the unequal partitioning of fate determinants. While asymmetric division is critically important in generating diversity during development, its dysregulation can also promote oncogenesis.
Bajaj, Jeevisha   +2 more
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Metacognition in relation to quality of life in patients with ovarian cancer: mediating role of fear of disease progression

open access: yesSichuan jingshen weisheng, 2023
BackgroundQuality of life, as a major criterion for judging the clinical outcome of ovarian cancer patients, can be affected by adverse psychological symptoms of patients.
Sun Hongfang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Self‐efficacy and fear of cancer progression during the year following diagnosis of breast cancer [PDF]

open access: yesPsycho-Oncology, 2011
AbstractObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate fear of disease progression (FoP) during the year following diagnosis of breast cancer and its association with general self‐efficacy (SE).MethodsIn a prospective study, 118 breast cancer patients were recruited shortly after diagnosis disclosure (response rate: 54%) and at 1‐year follow‐up ...
Melchior, Hanne   +5 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Fear of cancer recurrence and its predictive factors among Iranian cancer patients [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Fear of cancer recurrence (FOCR) is one of the most important psychological problems among cancer patients. In extensive review of related literature there were no articles on FOCR among Iranian cancer patients.
AlirezaMohajjel Aghdam   +36 more
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A qualitative study evaluating experiences of a lifestyle intervention in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen suppression therapy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
BACKGROUND The severe iatrogenic hypogonadal state induced by medical castration used for treatment of prostate cancer is associated with adverse effects including fatigue, increased fracture risk, and a decrease in skeletal muscle function, which ...
Bourke, Liam   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Fear of disease progression among breast cancer patients in China: a meta-analysis of studies using the fear of progression questionnaire short form

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2023
BackgroundFear of disease progression (FoP) is among the most prevalent and major psychological burdens breast cancer patients encounter. Excessive FoP may result in serious adverse effects for patients. FoP in breast cancer patients has gained attention recently; however, its prevalence in China is unknown.ObjectivesThis meta-analysis and systematic ...
Jia-Li He   +10 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Existential distress in cancer: Alleviating suffering from fundamental loss and change [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
A severe life threatening illness can challenge fundamental expectations about security, interrelatedness with others, justness, controllability, certainty, and hope for a long and fruitful life.
Kissane, David, Vehling, Sigrun
core   +2 more sources

“Will It Affect Our Chances of Having Children?” and Feeling “Like a Ticking Bomb” —The Fertility Concerns and Fears of Cancer Progression and Recurrence in Cancer Treatment Decision-Making Among Young Women Diagnosed With Gynaecological or Breast Cancer

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
Objective: Cancer treatment decision making process is particularly fraught with challenges for young women because the treatment can affect their reproductive potential.
Aleksandra Sobota, Gozde Ozakinci
doaj   +1 more source

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