Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Relation to Quality of Life, Mood, Symptoms of Stress, and Immune Parameters in Breast and Prostate Cancer Outpatients

Carlson, Linda E.; Speca, Michael; Patel, Kamala D.; Goodey, Eileen

doi:10.1097/01.psy.0000074003.35911.41

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“…developed and manualized MBCR 32 specifically to meet the needs of oncology populations, and its efficiency has been validated in previous studies. [33][34][35][36][37][38][39] Facilitators were clinical psychologists and a nurse who were fully trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction and had led groups in previous MBCR trials. Participants attended 8 weekly group sessions of 90 minutes in duration, and a six-hour retreat between weeks 6 and 7.…”

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Mindfulness‐based cancer recovery and supportive‐expressive therapy maintain telomere length relative to controls in distressed breast cancer survivors

Carlson

Beattie

Giese‐Davis

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Cancer

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BACKGROUND: Group psychosocial interventions including mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR) and supportive-expressive group therapy (SET) can help breast cancer survivors decrease distress and influence cortisol levels. Although telomere length (TL) has been associated with breast cancer prognosis, the impact of these two interventions on TL has not been studied to date. METHODS: The objective of the current study was to compare the effects of MBCR and SET with a minimal intervention control condition (a 1-day stress management seminar) on TL in distressed breast cancer survivors in a randomized controlled trial. MBCR focused on training in mindfulness meditation and gentle Hatha yoga whereas SET focused on emotional expression and group support. The primary outcome measure was relative TL, the telomere/single-copy gene ratio, assessed before and after each intervention. Secondary outcomes were self-reported mood and stress symptoms. RESULTS: Eighty-eight distressed breast cancer survivors with a diagnosis of stage I to III cancer (using the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM staging system) who had completed treatment at least 3 months prior participated. Using analyses of covariance on a per-protocol sample, there were no differences noted between the MBCR and SET groups with regard to the telomere/single-copy gene ratio, but a trend effect was observed between the combined intervention group and controls (F [1,84], 3.82; P 5 .054; h 2 5 .043); TL in the intervention group was maintained whereas it was found to decrease for control participants. There were no associations noted between changes in TL and changes in mood or stress scores over time. CONCLUSIONS: Psychosocial interventions providing stress reduction and emotional support resulted in trends toward TL maintenance in distressed breast cancer survivors, compared with decreases in usual care. Cancer 2015;121:476-84.

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Mindfulness‐based cancer recovery and supportive‐expressive therapy maintain telomere length relative to controls in distressed breast cancer survivors

Carlson

Beattie

Giese‐Davis

et al. 2014

Cancer

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“…There is preliminary evidence that TNF blockade with etanercept is safe and effective in reducing fatigue among patients with advanced cancer (Monk et al, 2006), but effects among patients with early stage cancer and cancer survivors have not been determined. Behavioral and mind-body interventions also show considerable promise for treating fatigue and other cancer-related symptoms, and there is preliminary evidence for their effects on immune function (Carlson et al, 2003;Fairey et al, 2005). These treatments may be more palatable to cancer patients than pharmacologic therapies and are another important avenue for research efforts.…”

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Cancer-related fatigue: Links with inflammation in cancer patients and survivors

Bower

2007

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity

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Fatigue is one of the most common and distressing side effects of cancer and its treatment and may persist long after successful treatment completion. Emerging evidence suggests that inflammatory processes may be involved in cancer-related fatigue both during and after treatment. In this review, we consider the evidence for an association between inflammation and fatigue in cancer patients and survivors. Further, we identify potential mechanisms for persistent inflammation, focusing on the HPA axis. Risk factors and treatments for cancer-related fatigue are also discussed.

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“…As many studies have reported effectiveness of Asana-Pranayama as well as silent meditation and chanting these were used to enhance natural, inherent healing processes [5,7,8,10,13,16].…”

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“…Keeping this in mind and other reports on possible effectiveness of Yoga, meditation and mindfulness as rehabilitative/palliative therapy in cancer, [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in Lonavla, India initiated a three week residential intensive retreat for cancer survivors to enable them to regain their health and wellbeing [15]. The comprehensive curriculum of this " Rejuvenation Retreat for Cancer Patients" includes an integrative approach utilising Asana, Pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, chanting, Yoga Nidra as well as Kirtan Kriya.…”

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Effects of an Intensive 3-Week Yoga Retreat on Sense of Well Being in Cancer Survivors

Bhavanani¹,

Majewski²,

Tiwari³

2016

J Alt Med Res

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Introduction: Cancer survivors are often severely affected physically, mentally and emotionally after passing through modern medical treatments. As Yoga conjointly emphasizes body-mind-spirit thus enhancing physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in Lonavla, India initiated a three week residential intensive retreat for cancer survivors to empower them in their journey, "back to health and wellbeing". The aims and objectives of the present study is to evaluate the effects of this residential program for cancer patients on their psychological well being, and determine if or not these effects were sustained at follow up after three months.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Relation to Quality of Life, Mood, Symptoms of Stress, and Immune Parameters in Breast and Prostate Cancer Outpatients

Abstract: MBSR participation was associated with enhanced quality of life and decreased stress symptoms in breast and prostate cancer patients. This study is also the first to show changes in cancer-related cytokine production associated with program participation.

Cited by 643 publications

References 61 publications

Mindfulness‐based cancer recovery and supportive‐expressive therapy maintain telomere length relative to controls in distressed breast cancer survivors

Mindfulness‐based cancer recovery and supportive‐expressive therapy maintain telomere length relative to controls in distressed breast cancer survivors

Cancer-related fatigue: Links with inflammation in cancer patients and survivors

Effects of an Intensive 3-Week Yoga Retreat on Sense of Well Being in Cancer Survivors

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