Abstract

Objective: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a common concern among breast cancer survivors in Turkiye. Despite its clinical relevance, culturally adapted interventions are scarce. This study aimed to adapt the Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT), a structured group-based intervention, for Turkish breast cancer survivors using the Ecological Validity Model (EVM).

Methods: This study used a multi-phase mixed methods design conducted between February and...