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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Relation to Quality of Life, Mood, Symptoms of Stress, and Immune Parameters in Breast and Prostate Cancer Outpatients

Psychosomatic Medicine · 2003 · Vol. 65(4) · pp. 571–581

Linda E. Carlson✉(National Cancer Centre Japan)Michael SpecaKamala D. PatelEileen Goodey

Abstract

MBSR participation was associated with enhanced quality of life and decreased stress symptoms in breast and prostate cancer patients. This study is also the first to show changes in cancer-related cytokine production associated with program participation.

Cancer survivorship and care Tryptophan and brain disorders Mindfulness and Compassion InterventionsMedicineMoodMindfulness-based stress reductionMindfulnessBreast cancerMeditationQuality of life (healthcare)Profile of mood statesOncologyImmune system

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AdenocarcinomaAffectAgedAlcohol DrinkingBreast NeoplasmsCaffeineCarcinomaDietFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProstatic NeoplasmsQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness Index

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