Culturally Based Brief Expressive Writing Intervention for the Improvement of Health in Chinese Immigrant Stage 0-III Breast Cancer Survivors, Writing to Heal Study

Launched by M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER · Feb 10, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the Writing to Heal Study, is exploring how a special writing program can help improve the health of Chinese immigrant women who have survived breast cancer. The program focuses on using culturally relevant writing techniques to allow participants to express their feelings and experiences related to their cancer journey. By participating, the women may gain valuable insights into their health and wellbeing while also helping researchers learn more about the unique challenges faced by this community.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be foreign-born Chinese women aged 18 or older who have been diagnosed with stage 0 to III breast cancer. They should have completed their primary cancer treatments within the last five years and have lived in the U.S. for at least six months. Participants can expect to engage in writing activities that encourage reflection and sharing about their health experiences. This study is currently looking for volunteers, so if you or someone you know fits the criteria, it could be a meaningful opportunity to contribute to research while supporting personal healing.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Being diagnosed with stage 0-III breast cancer.
• • 2. Completed primary treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immune therapy, and/or targeted therapy within the preceding 5 years.
• • 3. Foreign-born Chinese women (aged 18 and older) who lived in the U.S. for at least six months in the past.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Exclusion criteria include inability to provide informed consent