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Evaluating the Feasibility of Delivering a Biobehavioral Stress Reduction Intervention in Patients with Stage I-III Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial evaluates the feasibility of delivering a biobehavioral stress reduction intervention for reducing stress levels in patients with stage I-III triple negative breast cancer. Patients with triple negative breast cancer have been shown to have higher rates of death due to adverse social aspects of health. Stress in particular results in suppression of the immune response, which can prevent wound healing and intensify tumor progression. This biobehavioral stress reduction intervention includes muscle relaxation techniques, coping skills, as well as problem solving and social support sessions, which may help improve health outcomes in this population of cancer patients.