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Practice Point
Fear of recurrence
Ask patients if they are worried about the cancer recurring. Assess whether these worries are having a significant impact on their life and if so, offer referral to a psychologist.
Survivorship: Psychosocial support and resources. Patients often struggle with emotional and psychological concerns post-treatment. Patients may experience fear of recurrence, stress (family, financial, or work issues), depression, anxiety, loneliness, or anger over their experience with cancer. Post-treatment adjustment should be assessed and, if problems are identified, treatment and/or referral to an appropriately trained professional should be ensured
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How this guidance was developed
No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using a consensus process, informed by an ungraded recommendation in the Alberta Health Services 2015 (Canada) guidelines.
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Fear of recurrence
Practice Point
Ask patients if they are worried about the cancer recurring. Assess whether these worries are having a significant impact on their life and if so, offer referral to a psychologist.
Principles in action
Supportive care
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Care coordination
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Communication
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No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using a consensus process, informed by an ungraded recommendation in the Alberta Health Services 2015 (Canada) guidelines.
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