Chinese American Cancer Survivors Writing Study

Launched by NEW YORK UNIVERSITY · Jul 8, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The Chinese American Cancer Survivors Writing Study is a research project designed to see how effective a writing program, called Expressive Helping (EH), can be for Chinese American cancer survivors. This study is currently looking for participants who are 18 years or older, prefer speaking Mandarin Chinese or Cantonese, and can read and write in either Simplified or Traditional Chinese. To be eligible, you should have completed your main cancer treatment within the last five years, or you may still be taking medication for cancer-related issues.

If you choose to participate, you’ll be asked to engage in writing activities that aim to help you express your feelings and experiences related to your cancer journey. This study is important because it explores new ways to support survivors in managing their emotional health after treatment. Please note that individuals who have difficulty writing or are currently attending support groups more than once a week are not eligible to take part in this study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Over 18 years old.
• • Prefer speaking in Mandarin Chinese or Cantonese, and able to read and write Simplified or Traditional Chinese.
• • Within 5 years after completing primary treatment or have completed primary treatment but still on medication for managing cancer-related symptoms.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Difficulties with writing
• • Current active participation in support groups (i.e., attending more than once per week)