MBSR can assist post-treatment breast cancer patients through providing participants with education on how to become more aware of one’s thoughts and patterns of thinking amidst a variety of situations, especially stressful situations. Through the ability and practice of using MBSR, participants can achieve reduced symptoms, better coping methods and reduced Interference to Daily Living.


How can MBSR help Post-treatment Breast Cancer Patients?

Research demonstrates that MBSR programs do affect the Gastrointestinal Symptom Cluster, reducing symptoms and effects amongst patients. 

How does MBSR affect Gastrointestinal Symptoms amongst Post-treatment Breast Cancer Patients?

The Gastrointestinal Symptom Cluster within post-treatment breast cancer patients is made up of these common symptoms: 

- Nausea
- lack of breath
- vomiting
- lack of appetite
- dry mouth 

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The most common physical and psychological symptoms present within post-treatment breast cancer patients can be divided into three main clusters: 

- Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Cognitive/Psychological Symptoms
- Fatigue Symptoms 

Common Psychological/Physical Symptoms within Post-treatment Breast Cancer Patients

Lengacher, Cecile A., Reich, Richard R., Post-White, Janice, Moscoso, Manolete, Shelton, Melissa M., Barta, Michelle., Le, Nancy., Budhrani, Pinky. (2012). Mindfulness based stress reduction in post-treatment breast cancer patients: an examination of symptoms and symptom clusters. Journal of Behavorial Medicine, 35, 86-94. Retrieved from: https://link-springer-com.ezp1.lib.umn.edu/article/10.1007/s10865-011-9346-4 

Mindfulness based stress reduction in post-treatment breast cancer patients: an examination of symptoms and symptom clusters

Gastrointestinal Symptom Cluster within Post-treatment Breast Cancer Patients

The Cognitive/Psychological Symptom Cluster within Post-treatment breast cancer patients includes these symptoms: 

- distress
- sadness
- remembering
- pain 

Cognitive/Psychological Symptom Cluster within Post-treatment Breast Cancer Patients

The Fatigue Symptom Cluster seen within post-treatment breast cancer patients is made up of these symptoms: 

- fatigue 
- tiredness
- trouble sleeping 

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