Brief cognitive-behavioral and relaxation training interventions for breast cancer: A randomized controlled trial.
Lisa M GudenkaufMichael H AntoniJamie M StaglSuzanne C LechnerDevika R JutagirLaura C BouchardBonnie B BlombergStefan GlückRobert P DerhagopianGladys L GironEli AvisarManuel A Torres-SalichsCharles S CarverPublished in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2015)
Nonmetastatic breast cancer patients participating in 2 forms of brief, 5-week group-based stress management intervention after surgery showed improvements in psychological adaptation and stress management resources compared with an attention-matched control group. Findings provide preliminary support suggesting that using brief group-based stress management interventions may promote adaptation among nonmetastatic breast cancer patients.