Desensitizing Distressing Recollections in Cancer Patients

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