Starlight Therapy: Reduction of Anxiety in Women With Breast Cancer Receiving First-Time Treatment

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Authors

Alexa Lahera · Alexion Pharma (Switzerland)

Laura Martinez · Martinez VA Medical Center

Jilian Manrique · China Jiliang University

Richard R. Reich · Richard Wolf (Germany)

Tina M. Mason · Virginia Mason Medical Center

Abstract

Starlight therapy is feasible and acceptable. Participating women with breast cancer experienced a reduction in anxiety levels on cycle 1, day 1 of chemotherapy/immunotherapy treatment. No patient scored positive for clinical anxiety after receiving starlight therapy and after infusion.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer survivorship and care Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments Circadian rhythm and melatonin

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical journal of oncology nursing

Volume 30, Issue 1, pp. 41-46

DOI: 10.1188/26.cjon.41-46

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