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The Laboratory for Brain and Cognitive Health Technology at McLean Hospital is collaborating with the National Cancer Institute to implement a study looking at cognition in those who have been affected by cancer.

The study takes about an hour and includes completing 2 questionnaires about your background and then completing 12 cognitive tasks that look at your attention and cognitive style. At the end, you will get your scores on these tests and how they compare to others who have completed the same tests.

Eligibility:

1) We are seeking women and men who have a current or past diagnosis of cancer between the ages of 18 and 89.

2) However, you cannot be currently receiving treatment for cancer (e.g. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormonal therapy etc.)

Benefits:

You will receive no direct benefits from your participation in this study. However, you will be given feedback on your performance on the tests at the end of the study. In addition, we hope this study will provide information that will further cancer researchers’ understanding of cognition in cancer affected individuals and appropriate tests to use to examine brain health in people who have had cancer.

Contact Person:

If you have any questions about this study or your eligibility, please email: bachtech@mclean.harvard.edu . Please mention "Cancer Study" in your message.

To participate in this study, please follow this link:

https://testmybrain.org/launch/nci_bridgestudy/NCIentry.php?g=a

The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study.  We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study.  Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.

The Association of Stigma and Self-Disclosure with Social Support, Mental Health, and Posttraumatic Growth Among Cancer Patients

This study examines experiences of living with cancer. You are being asked to complete a series of questionnaires that assess your experiences of stigma, self-disclosure, social support seeking and utilization, and mental health. In order to better understand how people experience cancer, we are interested in hearing the voices of cancer survivors. You will qualify for the study if you are 18 years old or older, have been diagnosed with any type of cancer six to eighteen months prior to participation in the study, and are currently post-treatment. The entire study will take about 45 minutes to complete. Your participation is completely voluntary and if you are uncomfortable at any time, you are welcome to stop answering the questions. Upon completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to voluntarily provide your email address in order to enter a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

Thank you for considering your participation. The study is confidential.
Please feel free to send this study to others who may qualify.
We appreciate your time.

The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study. We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study. Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.