Previous Research

"Cancer-Related Fatigue and Associated Symptoms: Virtual-Community Discourse"

Research project conducted by Marlene Z. Cohen, RN, PhD, and her research team from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Study conducted in collaboration with The Wellness Community and CancerCare.

"Do Cancer Support Groups Reduce Physiological Stress for Women With Breast Cancer?"

Collaboration with Stanford University in a randomized study comparing TWC's Patient Active Empowerment Model of Group Support with Supportive-Expressive Therapy Model developed by David Spiegel, M.D.

"The Effectiveness of Internet vs. Face-to-Face Support Groups for Women With Breast Cancer"

A randomized study comparing TWC's face-to-face support groups and electronic support groups with TWC's "usual care" educational programs. This study is in collaboration with UCSF and Stanford University.