Melanoma Survivors Should ‘Talk Through’ Fear of Recurrence
Source: CureToday, April 2024
Melanoma survivors may have an increased risk of recurrence, which may heighten fear and worry, but “it’s OK and normal to be worried,” a doctor said.
Remaining “vigilant” is important for survivors of localized cutaneous melanoma, but if they experience fear of recurrence, it’s best to “talk through” their feelings, two experts told CURE®.
A combination of lived experiences and the fear of recurrence can affect psychological wellbeing in survivors of localized cutaneous melanoma, according to a recent study from JAMA Dermatology.