Breast Cancer

Feasibility study of psychosocial group intervention for breast cancer performed

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 25th, 2005

Scientists conducted a feasibility study of psychosocial group intervention for breast cancer patients with first recurrence.

"The effects of psychosocial group interventions on improving quality of life (QOL) for patients with recurrent breast cancer are not well known. The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of a psychosocial group intervention in Japanese women with first recurrence of breast cancer," investigators in Japan reported.

"The subjects were consecutively selected from among patients who were diagnosed with a first recurrence of breast cancer. We conducted a 6-week psychosocial group intervention. QOL was assessed...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-08-25)

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