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 (a) group differences between women with and without breast cancer in biological stress reactivity, and (b) the 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA412715

Entities

People

  • Pathik D. Wadhwa

Organizations

  • University of California, Irvine

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Biomedical Research
  • Breast Cancer
  • California
  • Classification
  • Electronic Mail
  • Maryland
  • Monitoring
  • Neoplasms
  • Reactivities
  • Security
  • Stress (Physiology)
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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