Facing the Fear: Life After Breast Cancer

For many breast cancer survivors, finishing treatment isn't the end of the journey - it's the beginning of new fears. Fear of recurrence is one of the most common and distressing challenges patients face. In this episode, Associate Professor Ben Smith unpacks why these fears occur, how they affect daily life, and what strategies can help patients move forward with confidence.

In this episode, we sit down with Ben to discuss:

• (00:50) How we currently define fear of recurrence.
• (01:59) The factors that can contribute to a person's risk of having a fear of recurrence.
• (03:14) The impact that these fears can have on overall well-being.

Tune in for a deep dive into this important research!

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Guest: Senior Implementation Scientist, Ben Smith, from Sydney

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