Desensitizing Distressing Recollections in Cancer Patients

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age ≥18 years of age

- Distressing cancer-related recollection that has persisted for at least six months

- Distressing cancer-related recollection that causes physiological reactivity (i.e.,
increased heart rate and/or increased skin conductance level - SCL), as described in
section 4.2.3.

- Received a cancer diagnosis at least 6 months prior to being contacted for
participation in this study

Exclusion Criteria:

- Any current Major Mental Disorder, as assessed by Structured Clinical Interview for
DSM IV Axis I Disorders (SCID - Clinical Version, First et al, 1997)

- History of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

- Current active mood primary disorder prior to the cancer diagnosis (as per PI or
designate)

- History or current diagnosis of substance or alcohol abuse or dependence (as per PI or
designate)

- Use of psychotropic medications within the past month or current use of medications
that would interfere with autonomic nervous system measures (benzodiazepines,
barbiturates, major tranquilizers).

- Use of some psychotropic medications are allowed such as SSRIs and certain sleep aids,
but dosages must be stable from six weeks prior to enrollment and throughout study
period

- Any psychological or musculoskeletal problems that would interfere with
psychophysiological assessments and treatment

- Currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation

- Are in the terminal stages of illness