Stress Management Intervention Reduces Serum Cortisol and Increases Relaxation During Treatment for Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer
Psychosomatic MedicinePublished 8 October 2008Open access
Kristin M. Phillips, Michael H. Antoni, Suzanne C. Lechner, Bonnie B. Blomberg, María M. Llabre, Eli Avisar
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This is the first study demonstrating well-maintained reductions in cortisol after a CBSM intervention in cancer patients during and just after treatment, and decreases in physiological stress in parallel with increases in perceived relaxation skills are demonstrated.
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Women who participate in a 10-week CBSM intervention during treatment for breast cancer show decreases in physiological stress in parallel with increases in perceived relaxation skills. This is the first study demonstrating well-maintained reductions in cortisol after a CBSM intervention in cancer patients during and just after treatment.
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