Skills training for emotional distress in metastatic breast cancer
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This trial tests a program to help women with metastatic breast cancer manage emotional distress. It uses a type of therapy that teaches skills to cope with difficult feelings and improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer.
- You are receiving care at Hollings Cancer Center.
- You feel emotionally distressed (score 4 or more out of 10 on a distress scale) and have at least one emotional concern.
- You can speak, read, and understand English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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