Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI)

Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI) calculator.

Please read each statement and indicate to what degree it applied to you during the past month. Item groups use different response anchors as in the original questionnaire.

The following situations make me think about the possibility of cancer recurrence:

1. Television shows or newspaper articles about cancer or illness

2. An appointment with my doctor or other health professional

3. Medical examinations (e.g. annual check-up, blood tests, X-rays)

4. Conversations about cancer or illness in general

5. Seeing or hearing about someone who is ill

6. Going to a funeral or reading the obituary section of the paper

7. When I feel unwell physically or when I am sick

8. Generally, I avoid situations or things that make me think about the possibility of cancer recurrence

Severity

9. I am worried or anxious about the possibility of cancer recurrence

10. I am afraid of cancer recurrence

11. I believe it is normal to be worried or anxious about the possibility of cancer recurrence

12. When I think about the possibility of cancer recurrence, this triggers other unpleasant thoughts or images (such as death, suffering, the consequences for my family)

13. I believe that I am cured and that the cancer will not come back

14. In your opinion, are you at risk of having a cancer recurrence?

15. How often do you think about the possibility of cancer recurrence?

16. How much time per day do you spend thinking about the possibility of cancer recurrence?

17. How long have you been thinking about the possibility of cancer recurrence?

When I think about the possibility of cancer recurrence, I feel:

18. Worry, fear or anxiety

19. Sadness, discouragement or disappointment

20. Frustration, anger or outrage

21. Helplessness or resignation

My thoughts or fears about the possibility of cancer recurrence disrupt:

22. My social or leisure activities (e.g. outings, sports, travel)

23. My work or everyday activities

24. My relationships with my partner, my family, or those close to me

25. My ability to make future plans or set life goals

26. My state of mind or my mood

27. My quality of life in general

Insight

28. I feel that I worry excessively about the possibility of cancer recurrence

29. Other people think that I worry excessively about the possibility of cancer recurrence

30. I think that I worry more about the possibility of cancer recurrence than other people who have been diagnosed with cancer

When I think about the possibility of cancer recurrence, I use the following strategies to reassure myself:

31. I call my doctor or other health professional

32. I go to the hospital or clinic for an examination

33. I examine myself to see if I have any physical signs of cancer

Other coping strategies

34. I try to distract myself (e.g. do various activities, watch television, read, work)

35. I try not to think about it, to get the idea out of my mind

36. I pray, meditate or do relaxation

37. I try to convince myself that everything will be fine or I think positively

38. I talk to someone about it

39. I try to understand what is happening and deal with it

40. I try to find a solution

41. I try to replace this thought with a more pleasant one

42. I tell myself "stop it"

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Important Notice

This resource is intended for educational purposes only and is intended for US healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals should use independent medical judgment. All decisions regarding patient care must be handled by a healthcare professional and be made based on the unique needs of each patient.