Can retelling and deep breathing ease trauma in terminal cancer?

This Phase 2 trial tested a neuroscience-based technique combining memory structuring and deep vagal breathing to reduce PTSD symptoms in people with advanced, incurable cancer and their partners. The study enrolled 19 patients who had just received a terminal diagnosis. The approach aimed to help them process the traumatic news by organizing memories and using paced breathing to calm the nervous system. The trial was terminated early, so firm conclusions cannot be drawn.