Joint developmental trajectories of fear of recurrence and coping behaviors among patients with lung cancer: A parallel process latent class growth analysis

Targeted interventions should be developed at specific time points to reduce FCR levels and enhance coping behaviors among patients with lung cancer. The importance of addressing and managing the fear of cancer recurrence and coping behaviors among patients with lung cancer to enhance their family resilience and QOL is discussed. Healthcare providers should be particularly attentive to patients with lung cancer who are males, those living in rural areas, those with less than a bachelor's degree, and those without medical insurance.