A Virtual, Group-Based, Expressive Writing Intervention for Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

A Virtual, Group-Based, Expressive Writing Intervention for Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

To learn more about the experiences of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors and investigate whether a group-based writing intervention can help to improve quality of life of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

Primary Objective:

To evaluate the feasibility of a virtual, group-based expressive writing intervention for survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer.

Secondary Objective:

To preliminarily assess the impact of the study for cancer survivors.

Inclusion criteria:

• Age 15 - 39 years at cancer diagnosis
• Age 18 - 39 years at study entry
• Diagnosed between 1 and 5 years ago prior to enrollment
• Can speak, read, and write in English

Exclusion criteria:

• Nonmelanoma skin cancer
• Major mental health disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder [determined from patient records or self-disclosure])
• No internet access.