Fear of cancer recurrence is a human response, not a flaw

In oncology and survivorship care, one of the most common (and often least visible) experiences patients carry is fear of recurrence.

For many people, finishing treatment brings a sense of relief. But it can also bring something quieter that lingers. A watchfulness. A heightened sensitivity to the body. A subtle shift in how the future feels.

For others, this way of thinking begins earlier (at diagnosis, during treatment, or in the spaces …

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Fear of cancer recurrence is a human response, not a flaw