, 2013 Fear of progression (or fear of recurrence) is an appropriate, rational response to the real threat of cancer and cancer treatments. However, elevated levels of fear of progression can become dysfunctional, affecting well-being, quality of life, and social functioning.
Peter, Herschbach, Andreas, Dinkel
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Fear of disease progression in carriers of the m.3243A > G mutation [PDF]
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2018 Background Being diagnosed with mitochondrial disease due to the m.3243A > G mutation is frequently preceded by a long diagnostic process. The disease itself is characterized by heterogeneous course and expression, so leaving patients with considerable ...
José A. E. Custers +5 more
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Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular DiseasesAims: To investigate the current status and influencing factors of fear of disease progression in stroke patients, and to analyze the mediating effect of social support between symptom burden and the fear of disease progression.
Ranran Liu +5 more
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The impact of illness perception on quality of life in lung cancer chemotherapy patients: mediating effect of fear of progression [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryBackgroundQuality of life (QoL) in lung cancer chemotherapy patients has been a key concern for researchers, and there are no studies examining the relationship between illness perception(IP), fear of progression(FoP), and QoL in lung cancer chemotherapy
Fan Xu +4 more
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Post-traumatic growth in liver cirrhosis patients: a cross-sectional study on the roles of psychological resilience and fear of progression based on the stress-coping theory [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyObjectiveTo investigate the current status of post-traumatic growth in patients with liver cirrhosis, analyze the influencing factors of post-traumatic growth, and provide a theoretical basis for the development of targeted intervention measures.MethodsA
Yanyan Wang +4 more
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The mediating role of medical coping modes between anxiety and fear of progression in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3: a cross-sectional survey [PDF]
BMC PsychologyBackground Fear of progression (FOP) is a significant psychological burden among patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (CIN3) and negatively impacts their mental health and quality of life.
Xiao-Hong Jin +2 more
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Fear of progression, coping strategies, and associated factors among a sample of Malaysian women with breast cancer [PDF]
Scientific ReportsFear of progression (FoP) is a stressful psychosocial condition that affects health and quality of life. Breast cancer is recognized as the most prevalent cancer among women globally. This study aims to determine the prevalence of FoP, coping strategies,
Hui Li Lim +3 more
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Rapid screener for the assessment of fear of progression in cancer survivors: The Fear of progression‐Questionnaire Rapid Screener [PDF]
European Journal of Cancer Care, 2021 Fear of progression (FoP) among cancer survivors can adversely affect all areas of life. Existing instruments are too long for implementation in routine care. Therefore, we developed and tested a rapid screener for FoP (FoP-Q-RS).Data were derived from a register-based study among cancer survivors.
Yasmin Youssef +4 more
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Scene in the play,"A Pageant of the Lower Cape Fear""
, 1921 Attendees watching actors in a scene of ""A Pageant of the Lower Cape Fear," a historical play performed at the Dudley Mansion on the Cape Fear in June 1921, written and produced by the Wilmington chapter of the North Carolina Sorosis Club.1920s (1920 ...
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Current OncologyCancer care is evolving, and digital resources are being introduced to support cancer patients throughout the cancer journey. Logistical concerns, such as health literacy and the emotional experience of cancer, need to be considered.
Maebh Kenny-Jones +3 more
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