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Fear of cancer recurrence in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A systematic review of the literature
Yang, Yuan1,2; Li, Wen2; Wen, Yunhong3; Wang, Hongmei4; Sun, Hengwen5; Liang, Weijiang6; Zhang, Bin1; Humphris, Gerry7
Source PublicationPsycho-Oncology
ISSN1057-9249
2019-04-01
Abstract

Objective: The current systematic review aims to provide an overview of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (15-39 years at cancer diagnosis, AYAs). Methods: MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Embase databases were independently searched to identify relevant quantitative articles. PRISMA systematic review procedures were followed with quality assessment. Results: Seventeen studies were included in the current review. All were quantitative studies that utilized a cross-sectional study design. Seven articles reported results of FCR prevalence, six studied determinants related to FCR, and 11 articles provided information about consequences of FCR. Prevalence of FCR ranged from 31% to 85.2% among AYA survivors. Associations between sociodemographic/clinical variables and FCR were inconsistent. Psychological distress and higher treatment intensity were positively associated with higher FCR levels. Lower scores on levels of physical, psychological functioning, and overall health-related quality of life (QoL) were identified as consequences of increased FCR. Conclusion: FCR appears to be a prevalent concern among adolescent and young adult cancer populations. Adequate assessment to determine need for support and intervention is still required. Longitudinal studies in AYAs are warranted to understand the development and potential influence of FCR. Age-appropriate and flexible psychological care would be more successful potentially with this crucial background information.

KeywordAdolescent Cancer Fear Of Recurrence Oncology Review Survivor Young Adult
Language英語English
DOI10.1002/pon.5013
URLView the original
Volume28
Issue4
Pages675-686
WOS IDWOS:000463151600003
WOS SubjectOncology ; Psychology ; Psychology, Multidisciplinary ; Social Sciences, Biomedical
WOS Research AreaOncology ; Psychology ; Biomedical Social Sciences
Indexed BySCIE ; SSCI
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85061798951
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Document TypeReview article
CollectionFaculty of Health Sciences
Corresponding AuthorHumphris, Gerry
Affiliation1.Department of Psychiatry, Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou, China
2.Unit of Psychiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
3.Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
4.Department of Radiotherapy, Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou, China
5.Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Centre, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
6.Department of Oncology, Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou, China
7.School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, United Kingdom
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Health Sciences
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Yang, Yuan,Li, Wen,Wen, Yunhong,et al. Fear of cancer recurrence in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A systematic review of the literature[J]. Psycho-Oncology, 2019, 28(4), 675-686.
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