Guidelines needed for the management of fear of cancer recurrence in adult survivors of cancer in the United States: A consensus statement
Daniel L. Hall, Lynne I. Wagner, Sophie Lebel, Allan Ben Smith, Cristiane Decat Bergerot, Elyse R. Park
Abstract
Fear of cancer recurrence remains unaddressed in guidelines for managing anxiety and depression in adult cancer survivors in the United States. To ensure comprehensive psychosocial care, guidelines are needed for the clinical management of fear of cancer recurrence, including recommendations for screening, referral, and treatment pathways.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePsychosocialCancerReferralCancer recurrenceAnxietyStatement (logic)Depression (economics)Family medicinePsychiatryCancer survivorInternal medicinePolitical scienceLawMacroeconomicsEconomicsCancer survivorship and careCancer-related cognitive impairment studiesFamily Support in Illness