Managing Fear and Worry in Advanced Cancer
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new approach to help people with advanced cancer who feel significant fear about their cancer getting worse or coming back. The program uses writing and therapeutic techniques to help reduce this fear and related stress.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have advanced cancer (Stage IV, recurrent Stage III ovarian, extensive small cell lung cancer, or glioblastoma)
- You can attend sessions and write for 30 minutes, and your doctor confirms you're able to participate in the study
- You report moderate to high levels of fear about cancer progression and cancer-related trauma symptoms on screening questionnaires
- You speak and read English fluently (surveys are in English only)
- You do not have untreated trauma unrelated to cancer, recent psychiatric hospitalization, suicide attempts in the past 2 years, or current high suicide risk
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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