Reducing fear in cancer survivors.
As more patients come to survive cancer, controlling their fear of its recurrence and minimising anxiety are important in re-establishing their quality of life. Combinations of therapies that acknowledge existential realities, encourage expression of feelings, identify irrational thoughts and promote self-helping behaviours are needed.
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Cancer Service, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria.
D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*