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FEAR OF RECURRENCEHealthy Coping Strategy #3SOME RELAXATION TECHNIQUES YOU CAN TRY:* Deep Breathing* Progressive musc...
23/06/2026

FEAR OF RECURRENCE

Healthy Coping Strategy #3

SOME RELAXATION TECHNIQUES YOU CAN TRY:

* Deep Breathing
* Progressive muscle relaxation
* Guided imagery
* Gentle Streching
* Yoga or mediatation
* Listing to music

BENEFITS:
Calms the body's stress response
Improves sleep
Reduces tension

For more information or support contact Cancercare Outeniqua Oncology on 044 844 0806 or at [email protected]









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Survivorship and Fear of Cancer RecurrenceHEALTHY COPING STRATEGY #2MINDFULNESS It means paying attention to the presen...
22/06/2026

Survivorship and Fear of Cancer Recurrence

HEALTHY COPING STRATEGY #2

MINDFULNESS
It means paying attention to the present moment without any judgement.

BENEFITS
Reduces Anxiety
Improves Emotional Well-Being
Helps manage uncetainty

SIMPLE PRACTICE WHEN EXPERIENCING FEAR AND ANXIETY
* Notice five things you can see.
* Four things you can feel.
* Three things you can hear.
* Two things you can smell.
* One thing you can taste.









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To every dad, grandfather, and father figure, thank you for your strength, support, and love. Today, we celebrate the im...
21/06/2026

To every dad, grandfather, and father figure, thank you for your strength, support, and love. Today, we celebrate the important role you play in the lives of your families and communities.

Wishing you a wonderful Father’s Day from all of us at CancerCare. 😎








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Cancer Survivorship and Fear of RecurrenceHEALTHY COPING STRATEGY #1Challenge Unhelpful Thoughts.Ask yourself:-What evi...
19/06/2026

Cancer Survivorship and Fear of Recurrence

HEALTHY COPING STRATEGY #1

Challenge Unhelpful Thoughts.

Ask yourself:
-What evidence supports this fear?
- What evidence does not support this fear?
- Am I assuming the worst?
- What would I tell a friend in this situation?

EXAMPLE:

Fear: "This pain means my cancer is back."

More Balanced and Helpful Thought:
"Many things can cause pain. I can monitor it and discuss it with my healthcare team."








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Survivorship and Fear of RecurrenceTHE FEAR CYCLEHow fear can grow:Trigger - Worry -Anxiety - Checking/Reassurance Seeki...
18/06/2026

Survivorship and Fear of Recurrence

THE FEAR CYCLE

How fear can grow:

Trigger - Worry -Anxiety - Checking/Reassurance Seeking -Temporary Relief - More Worry

For Example:
* Feeling a headache or other symptom
* Searching symptoms online
* Repeatedly asking for reassurance
* Increased Anxiety

Breaking this cycle can reduce distress.

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL

Things you can control:
* Attending your follow-up appintments
* Taking medications as prescribed
* Physical activity
* Healthy eating
* Stress management
* Sleeping habits
* Seeking support

Things you cannot control:
* Whether cancer wil recur or not

Cancercare Outeniqua Oncology
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Common Thoughts That You Might Experience as part of Cancer Survivorship and Fear of Recurrence may include:"What if the...
17/06/2026

Common Thoughts That You Might Experience as part of Cancer Survivorship and Fear of Recurrence may include:

"What if the cancer comes back?"
"Every symptom I experience means something is wrong."
"I can't plan for the future."
"The next scan will show bad news."

These thoughts can feel very real, even when there is no evidence that cancer has returned.

Fear Becomes a Problem when:

It interferes with your daily life.
It causes severe anxiety.
It affects sleep regularly.
It starts to impact your relationships.
It leads to frequent checking of symptoms.
It prevents participation in enjoyable activities.

It is important to seek additional support in these cases.

Please feel free to reach out to us at Cancercare Outeniqua Oncology at 044 884 0806 or [email protected]







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Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Dr Muller!On Monday 15 June our lovely Dr Charleen Muller got to celebrate her birthda...
17/06/2026

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Dr Muller!

On Monday 15 June our lovely Dr Charleen Muller got to celebrate her birthday!

We trust that you had a lovely day full of love and spoils from those most precious to you Dr Charleen. May the new year be blessed with love, joy, peace, health and prosperity.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Know that you are loved and appreciated.






Cancer Survivorship and Fear of RecurrenceCommon Emotional Reactions to Fear of Cancer Recurrence that you might experie...
11/06/2026

Cancer Survivorship and Fear of Recurrence

Common Emotional Reactions to Fear of Cancer Recurrence that you might experience include:

Anxiety
Sadness
Irritability
Difficulty concentrating
Feelings of uncertainty
Loss of confidence in your body

REMEBER: These reaction are common responses to any major life experience.

For more info or professional support contact us at Cancercare Outeniqua Oncology on 044 884 0806 or at [email protected]





Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the worry, concern, or fear that cancer may come back or progress.FCR affects many ca...
10/06/2026

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the worry, concern, or fear that cancer may come back or progress.

FCR affects many cancer survivors.
It may continue for years after completion of treatment.
Some fear is normal and can motivate healthy behaviours.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Most cancer survivors experience some form of fear of recurrence. Fear levels vary from person to person.
Fear often decreases over time but may return during stressful periods.

COMMON TRIGGERS
Follow-up appointments
Medical tests and scans
Physical symptoms or aches
Hearing about someone else's cancer




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