Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in women with breast and gynecologic cancers

Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of cancer are associated with substantial challenges to quality of life (QOL) and high rates of psychological distress. As survival rates improve and more cancer patients are living longer, identifying effective, cost-efficient psychosocial interventions to alleviate disease burden is increasingly important. We evaluated a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program modified for oncology settings among women with breast and gynecologic cancer. Consistent with our hypotheses, significant improvements in distress, QOL, mindfulness and posttraumatic growth were observed after completion of the program and these gains were maintained 3 months later. Participants pe..