Research advances in the fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer patients

This article introduces the definition, research status, measurement tools and influencing factors of fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer patients. Some measures, such as mindfulness decompression therapy, supportive expression therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and cognitive-existential group intervention, were put forward in order to provide references for Chinese medical staff to study cancer recurrence fear of breast cancer patients. Key words: Review; Breast neoplasms; Fear of cancer recurrence