This study is looking at whether expressive writing can help cancer survivors manage stress. Cancer survivors often face stress due to concerns about family, finances, and treatment side effects. This study will compare two groups: one group will read positive messages and write about positive experiences, while the other group will read neutral messages and write about neutral topics. Researchers want to see how feasible this virtual study is and if these writing activities can help improve your mood and health. You might be able to join if you are at least 18, were diagnosed with cancer within the last 3 years, can speak and read English, and have internet access. The study aims to measure how many people participate, complete the study, and stick with the writing activities over one month.

Study design

This is an interventional study with 414 planned participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups.

What's involved

You would complete questionnaires about your mood, health, and income at the start, and then at 1, 3, and 6 months. You would also spend 30 minutes once a week for 3 weeks reading messages and writing essays.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your responses and adherence to the intervention will be measured at 1 month. Questionnaires about your mood, health, and income will be collected up to 6 months.

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