Previous research has consistently demonstrated a positive association between intrusive
thoughts about stressful experiences and psychological distress. The strength of this …

This study explores the moderating effect of social support on the relationship between
cancer-related intrusive thoughts and quality of life. Sixty-four breast cancer survivors …

Objective: Behavioral symptoms are common in breast cancer survivors, including
disturbances in energy, sleep, and mood, though few risk factors for these negative …

Having a family history of cancer is an important predictor of lifetime cancer risk. Individuals
with family histories of cancer have been reported to experience symptoms of general …

Objective: We examined whether post‐traumatic growth would moderate the impact of
intrusive thoughts on a range of dimensions of well‐being in a sample of younger adult …

Eighty-five women with newly diagnosed breast cancer were classified on the basis of high
and low levels of cancer-related intrusive thoughts and avoidance at diagnosis, and their …

Objectives. Women with family histories of breast cancer exhibit significant distress and
intrusive cognitions about cancer. The role of intrusive cognitions in adjustment to chronic …

In support of cognitive processing models, emotional expression appears to reduce
associations between intrusions and psychological distress. Past research has focused …

Background: Survival rates for women with early-stage breast cancer have increased
significantly in recent years. However, little is known about the long-term impact of the …

This study examined whether perceived spouse criticism and avoidance impacted cognitive
processing in 129 cancer patients. It was hypothesized that intrusive thoughts would be …