Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cancer-related intrusive thoughts predict behavioral symptoms following breast cancer treatment.
Behavioral symptoms are common in breast cancer survivors, including disturbances in energy, sleep, and mood, though few risk factors for these negative outcomes have been identified. Our study examined intrusive thoughts as a predictor of lingering symptoms in breast cancer survivors in the year following treatment. ⋯ Intrusive thoughts are associated with enduring elevations in behavioral symptoms and impaired quality of life in the year after breast cancer treatment and may be a risk factor for poor outcomes.