Life After Cancer

Living With Risk

Krista L. Wilkins, PhD, RN; Roberta L. Woodgate, PhD, RN

Cancer Nurs. 2011;34(6):487-494.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this study showed that cancer survivors have a broad range of interpretations of second cancer risk. Cancer survivors' perceptions of their second cancer risk do not always translate into behaviors to prevent, detect, and manage that risk. Understanding how cancer survivors conceptualize and assess risk in relation to having a history of cancer must remain a priority if we are to deliver follow-up based on real rather than perceived or presumed need.

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Table. Sample Prompt Questions
Interview questions to measure absolute risk
What is your understanding of your risk of developing a second cancer?
What does being at high risk/low risk mean to you?
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your risk to cancer?
Interview questions to measure comparative risk
Compared with other people your age, how would you describe your risk of developing cancer this year? In 5 years? In 10 years? Please explain.
Compared with other cancer survivors your age, how would you describe your risk of developing a second cancer this year? In 5 years? In 10 years? Please explain.

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