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Our objectives were therefore to adapt ConquerFear into a group format (ConquerFear\u2010Group, CF\u2010G), and to evaluate its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Eligible patients had completed treatment for breast cancer 3\u00a0months to 5\u00a0years previously, were \u226518\u00a0years, and scored \u226522 on the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory\u2010Short Form (FCRI\u2010SF). The manual was first evaluated with seven patients (Pilot 1), adjusted in accordance with feedback from the patients, therapists, and the original ConquerFear developers. After further evaluation with eight patients (Pilot 2), and subsequent adjustments, the preliminary efficacy of the final manual was evaluated with 27 patients, randomized in blocks to CF\u2010G (<jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a013) or active control (AC) (relaxation training) (<jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a014) (Pilot 3). The primary outcome was the FCRI total score. Secondary outcomes included general distress, quality\u2010of\u2010life, and process outcomes pertaining to metacognitions, decentering, and worry. All measures were completed at baseline, post\u2010treatment, and at 3 and 6 months follow\u2010up.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Adjustments of the original ConquerFear manual (Pilot 1 and 2) included changes in the order of treatment components, simplified exercises, and shortened homework. Compared with ACs, CF\u2010G participants reported greater reductions in FCRI total scores from baseline to post\u2010treatment (Hedges's<jats:italic>g<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.59,<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.004), 3 months (<jats:italic>g<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.50,<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.026), and 6 months later (<jats:italic>g<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.93,<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.043). Differences corresponding to medium\u2010to\u2010large effect sizes (Pilot 3). Although non\u2010significant, group differences concerning reductions in general distress and maladaptive metacognitions corresponded to small\u2010to\u2010medium effect sizes (<jats:italic>g<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.40\u20130.61;<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>s\u00a0=\u00a00.40\u20130.61).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>CF\u2010G appears feasible and potentially efficacious in treating FCR in a breast cancer population. 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