A Therapy Approach (FearLess) to Decrease Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Patients with Stage II-IV Gliomas

Inclusion Criteria

• PATIENT INCLUSION: Participants must have a confirmed glioma diagnosis (grade II-IV) via histopathology
• PATIENT INCLUSION: Be a minimum of 2 weeks post-surgical resection or biopsy (if applicable)
• PATIENT INCLUSION: Have no history of tumor progression
• PATIENT INCLUSION: Have elevated fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) ( > 13 on Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory)
• PATIENT INCLUSION: Be primarily English speaking
• PATIENT INCLUSION: Age 18+
• CAREGIVER INCLUSION: Participants must be nonprofessional, non-paid, identified by the patient as the person most likely to provide the majority of emotional, financial, and/or physical support
• CAREGIVER INCLUSION: Have elevated FCR ( > 13 on Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory)
• CAREGIVER INCLUSION: Be primarily English speaking
• CAREGIVER INCLUSION: Age 18+

Exclusion Criteria

• PATIENT EXCLUSION: Cognitive impairment ( < 27 on the Mini-Mental Status Exam)
• PATIENT EXCLUSION: Inability to attend virtual sessions (e.g., due to lack of stable Internet connection, difficulty using technology)
• PATIENT EXCLUSION: Inability to understand and provide informed consent
• CAREGIVER EXCLUSION: Inability to attend virtual sessions (e.g., due to lack of stable Internet connection, difficulty using technology)
• CAREGIVER EXCLUSION: Inability to understand and provide informed consent