Expressive Writing for Cancer Survivors

Expressive Writing for Resilience in Adult Cancer Survivors.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 1-day expressive writing intervention for adult cancer survivors improves resilience scores as measured by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC).

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 1-day expressive writing intervention for adult cancer survivors improves resilience scores as measured by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have ever received a cancer diagnosis
• Have completed cancer treatment (e.g., surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy)
• Are able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Are cognitively able to provide consent
• Are able to travel to Durham to participate in the 1-day writing intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

-Cancer diagnosis was skin cancer that did not require additional treatment after surgical removal