Targeted eHealth Intervention to Reduce Fear of Recurrence Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Education on physiological effects of anxiety, instructions in diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation techniques, and audio-recordings 5-15 minutes in length that provide guided relaxation exercises (autogenic, imagery-based and progressive muscle relaxation).

Education on the thought-emotion connection and exercises designed to better understand cognitions associated with increased anxiety and tools to evaluate and replace anxiety-generating cognitions. Includes an interactive tool (thought record) participants complete to facilitate this process.

Education on the association between avoidance and increased anxiety, and instructions on actively thinking about feared events to reduce avoidance and engage healthy coping strategies. Interactive tool includes a video-based guided worry practice session and an interactive worksheet and timer.

BCS will receive 5 TeleCoaching calls over a period of 4 weeks, to include one introductory phone call, followed by 4 calls focused each week on the current CSM; if the participant is not randomized to a CSM, TeleCoaching will provide reflective listening and encouragement.

Includes general health, diet-general information and diet-BCSS (breast cancer survivor-specific) information.