More and more Australians are surviving cancer treatment. But sometimes patients can get the "all clear" only to find themselves gripped by ongoing fears about whether their cancer will return.

Oncologists can be reluctant to broach this issue with patients, particularly if the oncologist is concerned about a lack of mental health support for patients.

Now researchers from the Daffodil Centre have developed a new clinical pathway for health professionals to help them identify patients who may be struggling with these fears.