An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center DONATE 800-826-4673 Locations Careers Language MyCityofHope Patient Care / Survivorship / Emotional Health After Cancer Treatment Controlling Fear of Cancer Recurrence Fear of cancer recurrence is the worry that cancer will return or spread in the same place or another part of the body. This fear is extremely common — almost 80% of all survivors experience some degree of fear of recurrence or worry their cancer might come back. This is a completely understandable reaction, especially during times of uncertainty, including between appointments or waiting for test results. What You Can Do: The 3 Ds Delay Delay thinking about the situation causing fear. If you have an upcoming appointment, commit to delay worrying about a recurrence until meeting with your doctor. Distract Try healthy distractions like calling or hanging out with a friend, reading a book, watching a movie, going for a walk or a run, or starting a new hobby. De-Stress Relax by taking a yoga class, getting a massage, practicing mindfulness exercises or doing something creative. Related Stories Tips On Surviving Isolation From Patients Who Have Been There April 24, 2020 By Samantha Bonar Bone marrow transplant patients are required to live in isolation for 100 days while their new immune systems estab ... Read More COVID-19Patient Care Could You Have Cancer-Related PTSD? December 27, 2018 By City of Hope If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, it’s normal to feel stressed, overwhelmed and scared. Adjust ... Read More Patient Care Is There A Connection Between Chronic Stress And Cancer? (W/Videos) June 5, 2018 By Molly Peck Avoiding stress is difficult, especially when coping with cancer. Learn more on the connection between cancer and c ... Read More Prevention Sign Up For Email News & Updates SUBSCRIBE ABOUT CITY OF HOPE Who We Are Find a Location City of Hope Virtual Tours Visit Our Newsroom City Stories Blog Community Benefit Privacy Policies Contact Us Website Feedback Form Sitemap PATIENT CARE MyCityofHope Patient Portal Login Find a Doctor Cancers and Conditions International Medicine Find a Location For Patients and Visitors Living with Cancer Is My Medical Insurance Accepted? Health Information Management Services (Medical Records) Financial Assistance and Pricing HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Refer a Patient Clinical Departments and Services Cancers and Conditions Find a Doctor Find a Clinical Trial Find a Location Continuing Medical Education Health Professional Education Physician News RESEARCH & EDUCATION Find a Scientist Beckman Research Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematologic Malignancies Research Institute Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences Continuing Medical Education Find a Clinical Trial Graduate Medical Education GIVING Ways to Give Fundraise Get Involved Corporate and Foundation Giving Why Give How You Are Helping Privacy Policies CAREERS Join Our Team Career Areas Wellness and Benefits Affirmative Action Policy Statement CONNECT WITH US About City of Hope |Find a Location |Visit Our Newsroom |Learn about our outreach © 2021 CITY OF HOPE and the City of Hope logo are registered trademarks of City of Hope. City of Hope strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced.