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Telehealth-Based Music Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety In Cancer Survivors: Rationale And Protocol For A Comparative Effectiveness Trial, Kevin T Liou, Kelly M Mcconnell, M Beatriz Currier, Raymond E Baser, Jodi Macleod, Desiree Walker, Camila Casaw, Greta Wong, Lauren Piulson, Karen Popkin, Anamaria Lopez, Katherine Panageas, Joke Bradt, Jun J Mao
Telehealth-Based Music Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety In Cancer Survivors: Rationale And Protocol For A Comparative Effectiveness Trial, Kevin T Liou, Kelly M Mcconnell, M Beatriz Currier, Raymond E Baser, Jodi Macleod, Desiree Walker, Camila Casaw, Greta Wong, Lauren Piulson, Karen Popkin, Anamaria Lopez, Katherine Panageas, Joke Bradt, Jun J Mao
Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers
Background: Cancer survivors represent one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. Unfortunately, nearly 1 in 3 survivors experience anxiety symptoms as a long-term consequence of cancer and its treatment. Characterized by restlessness, muscle tension, and worry, anxiety worsens the quality of life; impairs daily functioning; and is associated with poor sleep, depressed mood, and fatigue. Although pharmacological treatment options are available, polypharmacy has become a growing concern for cancer survivors. Music therapy (MT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are evidence-based, nonpharmacological treatments that have demonstrated effectiveness in treating anxiety symptoms in cancer populations and can be adapted …
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy With Pancreatic Cancer: An Integrative Model Of Palliative Care-A Case Report., Catherine Virginia F O'Hayer, Kevin Mitchell O'Hayer, Ashwin Sama
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy With Pancreatic Cancer: An Integrative Model Of Palliative Care-A Case Report., Catherine Virginia F O'Hayer, Kevin Mitchell O'Hayer, Ashwin Sama
Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers
Background: This case study examines the feasibility of application of an acceptance-based behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to a patient with end-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer, depression, and anxiety, as a form of integrative palliative care.
Case Presentation: ACT allowed the patient to identify her values of resuming her religious connection, improving relationships with family members and trusted friends, and organizing her affairs before death. As a result, the patient was able to remain engaged in cancer treatments despite side effects that she had previously deemed intolerable. She was able to move toward her values despite health-related and depression-related …