Fear of cancer recurrence eight years after early-stage breast cancer - results from a national survey.

Kathrine VandraasKristin Valborg ReinertsenSolveig K SmedslandSynne BøhnCecilie KiserudRagnhild Sørum FalkHanne Cathrine Lie

Published in: Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) (2023)

FCR was prevalent eight years after early-stage breast cancer. Being younger, receiving intensive treatment, experiencing sleep disturbances and/or anxiety were associated with moderate/high FCR. Addressing FCR should be part of standard follow-up care of long-term BCSs.

Keyphrases

early stage
sleep quality
healthcare
sentinel lymph node
papillary thyroid
palliative care
high intensity
physical activity
depressive symptoms
combination therapy
young adults
pain management
lymph node