Treating Fear of Cancer Recurrence withEye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing: A Sequential, Randomized Single-Case Experimental Design

Participants described how FCR did not vanish but was less overwhelming: “It does not make me nauseous anymore” or “these thoughts are no longer on my mind all day”. Participants mentioned they felt more relaxed and had “more peace of mind”. One person stated: “It’s as if my fears are now stored in boxes with lids, which I can control in opening”. As participants were better able to manage their fear, they experienced more space to reflect on other important areas of their life, such as work and family.