Cancer survivors often face a new chapter of uncertainty and anxiety after completing treatment. The Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) program in Canada aims to help survivors navigate this emotional journey and move forward. Developed by experts like Christine Maheu and Sophie Lebel, FORT addresses the common but often overlooked fear of cancer recurrence that lingers post-treatment.
Survivors often feel abandoned and overwhelmed by anxiety once the routine medical check-ups end, leading to long periods of waiting between follow-ups. FORT provides a structured six-week group program where participants learn to identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and confront their deepest fears about cancer returning.
Group therapy in FORT allows survivors to connect with others who share similar fears, normalizing emotions that many feel hesitant to express. Participants like Elise Monaghan Joubert have found solace in the program, feeling validated and less lonely in their fears. Through confronting their deepest fears, survivors like Joubert have gained a new perspective and tools to live their lives beyond the shadow of cancer.
Keyphrase: cancer survivor support
