Ohio State University

Intervention program boosts survival in breast cancer patients

Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 18th, 2008

A new study provides the best evidence to date that a psychological intervention program designed for breast cancer patients not only improves their health – it actually increases their chance of survival.

Researchers at Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center found that patients participating in an intervention program reduced their risk of dying of breast cancer by 56 percent after an average of 11 years.

Participants in the program, which taught strategies to reduce stress, improve mood and alter health behaviors, also reduced the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 45 percent.

"The results suggest that we can help...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-12-18)

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