Worse patient- physician relationship is associated with more fear of cancer recurrence (Deimos Study): A study of the palliative care working committee of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG)

Abstract

Objective Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is an important psychological trauma associated with reduction in the quality of life, disruptions in the level of adjustment, emotional distress and anxiety. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of patient-physician relationship on FCR. Methods The study was designed as a multicentre survey study