Fear of Recurrence: Overview

Fear of recurrence, the concern that cancer will come back after treatment, is common among survivors. Although having some concerns about recurrence is natural, too much worrying can affect your quality of life. Understanding how to manage fear of recurrence can help you feel more confident and secure about survivorship.

Detailed Information about this topic includes:

• Recognizing how fear of recurrence may affect you
• Understanding what events often trigger this fear
• Managing fear of recurrence

Suggestions for this topic include:

• Questions to ask your health care team and family so you can discuss your concerns with them
• Tips on finding a support group

Additional Resources for this topic include organizations that provide more detailed information and support services to help you manage fear of recurrence.