Cancer and Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery After Chemotherapy
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Breast Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Stage I-III breast cancer, gynecologic cancer or colorectal cancer
- Cancer survivor at least 18 years of age at the time of study enrollment
- Completed chemotherapy within the past six months at the time of consent (adjuvant hormone therapy is allowed)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Psychologic disease in which informed consent cannot be obtained from the subject
- Need for ongoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy
Sites / Locations
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention Arm
Control Arm
Subjects are randomized to the Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery (MBSR) intervention. Participants are presented with mindfulness medication techniques and share their experiences related to these meditation practices. There is a home practice component with an expectation of regular home meditation practice of 45 minutes per day. A full day silent retreat will occur in the second half of the course, providing an opportunity for class participants to gain experience with mindfulness techniques.
No intervention is administered. Health-related quality of life questionnaires will be completed.