The fear of cancer recurrence in elderly patients after endoscopic submucosal dissection for early esophageal cancer: a cross-sectional study

After endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early esophageal cancer, elderly patients generally have a fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), which may affect the effectiveness of treatment and the quality of life of patients. This study sought to investigate the FCR in elderly patients after ESD for early esophageal cancer and to analyze the factors associated with this fear.