Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Transdiagnostic Treatment of a Breast Cancer Survivor: A Case Study

We describe a case report on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for breast cancer survivor with chronic postsurgical pain, fear of recurrence, depression. As part multidisciplinary at the pain center, 17 sessions ACT two follow-up were provided over approximately 6 months. Outcome measures (chronic recurrence) process (pain valued action) assessed. measures, including intensity, interference, quality life, improved after intervention compared to baseline. Over treatment course, depression symptoms worsened, which necessitated leave absence from work several months, during time patient engaged in intensive ACT. Ultimately, returned work, resumed her hobbies, acquired new habit exercising, demonstrating changes lifestyle as well. The results support efficacy patients multiple psychological physical symptoms.