Distress Associated With Stopping Immunotherapy of Cancer Patients

Summary

The study includes participants experiencing distress with regard to stopping immunotherapy and will utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce fear of recurrence, depression, and anxiety and improve quality of life.

Detailed description

The intervention will be delivered through telemedicine to reduce the patient-related barriers to treatment including cost, transportation, and being able to maintain appointments while managing the side effects of treatment. The intervention will provide the patient with skills to reduce distress associated with ceasing treatment of a checkpoint inhibitor through the development evidence-based psychological and behavioral strategies that are tailored to the patients' preferences.

Arms & interventions

• Behavioralcognitive behavioral therapy

  Cognitive-behavioral therapy involves changing these erroneous cognitions and beliefs through cognitive restructuring, modification of behavior, and development of alternative coping skills.

Outcome measures

Eligibility criteria