CBT by Condition

Guide

CBT for Cancer Survivorship Anxiety/Fear of Recurrence

Educational content only. Coordinate with oncology/primary care teams. See our Medical Disclaimer.

CBT strategies

  • Uncertainty tolerance and balanced appraisals for symptom scans.
  • Values‑based activity and social connection.
  • Monitoring plans: when to watch vs. when to call your team.

Journaling prompts

  1. Trigger → fear level → coping used → outcome.
  2. Balanced thought about a symptom or upcoming scan.
  3. Values activity I completed today.

Use brief entries; see How to Journal.

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