abstract
PURPOSE:
Currently,
very few clinical approaches are offered to cancer survivors dealing
with
fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). This paper provides an overview of
cancer survivors' experience and satisfaction after taking part in a
six-week, cognitive-existential (CE) group intervention that aimed to
address FCR.
METHOD:
In
this qualitative descriptive study,
12 women with breast or ovarian
cancer provided in-depth interviews of their experience in taking part
in the CE group intervention.
RESULTS:
Analysis
of their accounts revealed struggles to face their fears. Yet, by
embracing their group experience, the women learned how to confront
their fears and gain emotional control. The women reported that the
group work was highly valuable.
CONCLUSION:
From
the women's analysed accounts, the authors have proposed
recommendations for changes to the group work process before moving the
study to a full clinical trial. The study's findings also provide
valuable insights to other cancer survivor groups who may also be
experiencing FCR.
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