Fear of cancer recurrence is a pervasive and often debilitating worry for many cancer patients, as studies show that 59% of survivors experience ongoing concerns about cancer returning or progressing.
The Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) program, developed by Dr. Sophie Lebel and Dr. Christine Maheu, teaches coping strategies (i.e. practical tools) like relaxation and cognitive restructuring, helps increase uncertainty tolerance, and assists in re-evaluating life priorities to manage fear of cancer recurrence.
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