Managing fear of cancer recurrence
Complete an online survey and help researchers understand what can help manage or reduce people’s fear of cancer recurrence after cancer.
What’s the title of the study?
Exploring factors linked to fear of cancer recurrence
What’s the project about?
Living beyond cancer can bring a mix of emotions. For many people fear about the cancer returning is a big part of that experience.
This study is looking at what can help lower someone’s fear of cancer returning. They’re specially interested in factors such as mindset, past experiences, support networks or personal circumstances.
Who’s organising it?
Name of project lead: Bethan Dean
Job title: Masters dissertation student
Organisation: Birkbeck, University of London
Email address: bdean04@student.bbk.ac.uk
Who can take part?
You can take part if you’ve completed active treatment for cancer, excluding hormonal therapy, and are currently in remission.
Why do you want me to be involved?
By taking part, you can help the researchers understand more about the experiences, support and wellbeing of people living beyond cancer. This could inform future research into support for people living beyond cancer.
What will you ask me to do?
The researchers would like you to complete an anonymous online survey. It will ask you about your experiences since having cancer, including support systems, behaviours and your thoughts or worries about cancer recurrence.
The survey should take around 15 minutes to complete.
How do I get involved?
Please complete the survey. If you have any questions, you can get in touch with Bethan at bdean04@student.bbk.ac.uk.
When’s the deadline?
6 July 2026
Get involved
Complete the survey and help researchers understand what can help manage or reduce people’s fear of cancer recurrence after cancer.