Expressive Writing: An investigation of whether and how writing about stressful experiences can be used to enhance psychological and physical well-being in recently treated adult cancer patients and healthy community volunteers

This study explores whether writing about stressful experiences — called Expressive Writing — can improve the health and wellbeing of cancer survivors and healthy people. The technique involves writing freely about difficult events using both emotional and descriptive words. Scientists believe that putting difficult experiences into words can help the body and mind process stress more effectively. This study will also explore how the technique produces its benefits, to help doctors use it more effectively in clinical settings. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years of age or older (up to age 85) - You can speak, read, and write basic English - If you are a cancer participant: you have completed all medical treatment for your cancer and are medically fit to take part You may NOT be eligible if: - You currently have thoughts of suicide - You have a severe mental health condition (such as a diagnosed psychiatric or personality disorder) Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.