Table 3 Mean ratings of post-treatment sources of stress
Sources of stress | 3 weeks | 3 months |
|---|---|---|
Fear of a cancer recurrence | 2.58 (1.14) | 2.48 (1.16) |
Side effects or physical problems related to cancer and treatment | 2.35 (1.19) | 2.54 (1.27) |
Trying to get back to normal life now that treatment has ended | 2.46 (1.34) | 2.25 (1.42) |
Creating a ‘new normal’ now that treatment has ended | 2.22 (1.25) | 2.22 (1.30) |
Worry about the impact of cancer on my family | 2.15 (1.22) | 2.18 (1.97 |
Feeling unsure what to do for my health or to prevent a cancer recurrence | 2.16 (1.24) | 1.96 (1.09) |
My emotions or emotional well-being | 1.91 (0.96) | 1.84 (0.98) |
Concerns about ability to fulfill responsibilities at work or home | 1.79 (1.08) | 1.72 (1.03) |
Feeling like I have lost a ‘safety net’ now that treatment has ended | 1.59 (0.91) | 1.54 (0.88) |
Not seeing oncologist and health-care staff regularly now that treatment has ended | 1.34 (0.81) | 1.39 (0.75) |
Not getting the assistance I would like from family or friends | 1.38 (0.80) | 1.33 (0.63) |
Not getting the emotional support I would like from family or friends | 1.31 (0.71) | 1.25 (0.53) |
