The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Are you having problems with:
Word-finding? Concentration? Multi-tasking? Memory?
S T U D Y # 1
Interventions for Breast Cancer Survivors with Decreased Cognitive Function
To be eligible for this study you must be:
- A breast cancer survivor who has completed chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy within the past 2 months to 5 years.
- Not currently or planning to participate in a mindfulness-based exercise program (like Qigong, Tai Chi, yoga, etc.)
Participation in this study includes:
- Attending 8 weekly sessions of Qigong, Gentle Exercise, or Survivorship Support.
- Participating in surveys about your cognition, symptoms, and quality of life three times during the study
- Having your cognitive function tested two times during the study
- A small stipend for participating
S T U D Y # 2
Emerging from the Haze: A 6-week psycho-educational series in strategies
to combat “chemobrain” in patients with breast cancer
To be eligible for this study you must be:
- A breast cancer survivor who has completed chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy between two months and 5 years
Participation in this study includes:
- Attending the 6 Week Emerging From The Haze™ program
- Participating in surveys about your cognition, symptoms, and quality of life at various times during the study
- 1 year of follow up surveys after the completion of the program
- Optional 1-time saliva sample
If you are interested in learning more about either study please contact:
Jamie Myers | Phone:913.449.5996 | Email: jmyers@kumc.edu
