Fear of cancer returning after treatment
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how survivors of certain cancers feel about the chance of their cancer coming back. It aims to understand these fears so that better support can be offered.
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Who can take part
- You have had breast, head and neck, colorectal, or prostate cancer at stage I, II, or III.
- You have finished your main cancer treatment (like surgery, chemo, or radiation).
- You sometimes worry that your cancer might come back.
- You can read and understand Mandarin and have no memory or thinking problems.
- You do not have a serious mental illness.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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