Fear of recurrence in long-term testicular cancer survivors.

Objective: To explore fear of recurrence (FoR) in long-term testicular cancer survivors (TCSs) since FoR hardly has been examined in TCSs.

Methods: In a cross-sectional questionnaire study, 1336 TCSs at a mean of 11.4 years (SD 4.

Side effects and cancer-related stress determine quality of life in long-term survivors of testicular cancer.

Purpose: The prevalence of long-term survivors after treatment for testicular cancer (TC) is increasing, and most studies display normal or only slightly reduced quality of life (QOL) in TC survivors (TCSs). Impaired QOL is claimed to be associated with treatment modality and its side effects, although most studies in this field can be criticized for various methodologic shortcomings. We wanted to examine variation in long-term QOL in TCSs in relation to TC treatment modality, side effects, and TC-related stress in a large population.

Study of anxiety disorder and depression in long-term survivors of testicular cancer.

Purpose: To increase our knowledge of the prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression in long-term testicular cancer survivors (TCSs), and to identify variables associated with such caseness.

Patients And Methods: Participants were 1,408 TCSs treated between 1980 and 1994 in Norway. Participants provided information about their medical, social, and familial situation on a questionnaire.