Fear of Recurrence in Turkish Breast Cancer Survivors

A Qualitative Study

Bibliographic Data

ID19463153
AuthorsFigen Şengün Inan (0000-0002-9703-4594, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey, corresponding author), Besti Üstün (0000-0003-0270-6712, Uskudar University, Istanbul, TURKEY)
Year2019
Volume30
Issue2
Pages146-153
Publication date2019-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1043659618771142
PMID29708040
OpenAlexW2801296296
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited30

Purpose: Fear of recurrence (FOR) of cancer is a distressing symptom and can negatively affect breast cancer survivors’ quality of life and psychological well-being. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore Turkish breast cancer survivors’ experiences related to FOR. Design: The data were collected through semistructured interviews, which were conducted with 12 breast cancer survivors. Results: The data were categorized into four themes: the quality of fear, triggers, effects on life, and coping. FOR survivors’ lives in multiple aspects, and the women found it difficult to manage their fear. Implications: Nurses should be aware of FOR in survivors during follow-up care. In addition, it is essential to consider the impact of FOR on life, and survivors should be referred to appropriate resources and support services

Breast cancer · Cancer · Qualitative research · Turkish · Cancer survivorship and care · Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies · Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Internal Medicine

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