Fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer survivors
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Fear of cancer recurrence and health behaviours in breast cancer survivors: the role of health anxiety and mental defeat.
IRAS ID
155461
Contact name
Ania Grozdziej
Contact email
Research summary
The present study seeks to investigate the role of the psychological constructs of health anxiety (general tendency to worry about one's health) and mental defeat (feeling overwhelmed or 'defeated' by serious illness or symptoms) in relation to fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and reassurance-seeking health behaviours amongst breast cancer survivors. In particular, it aims to examine the extent to which health anxiety and mental defeat are associated with FCR, psychological distress and behavioural coping responses including excessive self-monitoring and reassurance-seeking from health professionals. In addition, the study aims to explore the extent to which type of cancer treatment influences health anxiety, mental defeat, FCR, psychological distress and coping responses.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 3
REC reference
14/WS/1018
Date of REC Opinion
4 Jul 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion