Physiological Stress Reactivity and Breast Cancer
Abstract
The objective of the present program of research is to study physiological processes that may mediate the links between psychological states and cancer. Specifically, the present study is designed to conduct an investigation of the cross-sectional associations between indices of stress reactivity and psychological coping styles in women with breast cancer and matched healthy controls. The aims of the project are: (1) To quantify parameters of biological reactivity to a behavioral stress paradigm in women with and without breast cancer; (2) To examine effects of menopause and familial risk on biological stress reactivity and emotional expression; and (3) To develop the methodology and obtain preliminary data which could justify subsequent, prospective research with high-risk populations. This report outlines the steps that have been taken to resume this research study at University of California-Irvine ever since the author left the previous site, University of Kentucky. These steps include setting up a behavioral medicine research laboratory, obtaining IRB approval for the project from UCI, obtaining approval from the University's General Clinical Research Center to conduct the study, setting up a collaboration with an oncologist and biochemist, and recruit other necessary staff.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA400459
Entities
People
- Pathik Wadhwa
Organizations
- University of California, Irvine