Therapy for fear of cancer returning in survivors and partners
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares two talking therapies to help reduce the fear that cancer might come back. It is for cancer survivors and their spouses or partners, and aims to find which approach works better for both.
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Who can take part
- You have had cancer, or are the partner of someone who has had cancer.
- Your main treatment is finished (it's okay to still be on hormone therapy).
- It has been less than 5 years since your diagnosis.
- You live with a partner or spouse in any type of relationship.
- You and your partner have a significant fear of cancer coming back, as measured by a short questionnaire.
- You are 18 or older and can join a weekly session for 6 weeks in German.
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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