Current Studies
HealthSMART Study ENROLLING NOW!Hormones and Health Information Study ENROLLING NOW!
the GRIND Study - Recruitment Closed October 2008
HealthSMART Study
Call: (206) 667-2448 or email: healthsmart@fhcrc.org
Would you like to better manage the stressors in your life?
Just like other women, women with a family history of breast cancer experience stress in their lives. In
addition to normal life stress, many women with a family history of breast cancer also have concerns about
their risk of breast cancer. This concern can add to the stress in their lives. Research has shown that high
levels of stress can make the immune system less responsive to vaccines and more vulnerable to infection.
Participate in research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Dr. Bonnie A. McGregor and colleagues are conducting a research study to see how Health SMART workshops can
help women manage their everyday stresses and cancer risk concerns. We are also investigating whether
participation in Health SMART can improve immune function. Dr. McGregor is a clinical psychologist with
expertise in behavioral medicine. The study is funded by the National Cancer Institute.
What is Health SMART?
Health SMART workshops teach women scientifically-proven stress management techniques and information on
health behaviors that can lower breast cancer risk. All workshops are conducted in a supportive group
setting with other women who have a family history of breast cancer. There is no charge to participate.
What is involved in this study?
You will be asked to:
- participate in 10, 2-hour workshops
- complete a set of questionnaires
- give blood and saliva samples
- receive 2 Hepatitis A vaccinations
Is Health SMART for you?
Would you like to learn how to cope more successfully with the stress in your life? Would you like to learn
how to manage your breast cancer risk more effectively? Participate in Health SMART!
- Stress management
- Coping techniques
- Relaxation training
- Support
- Help us learn more about how to help women at risk for breast cancer!
Want to learn more?
Simply call the phone number below or send us an email. We can answer any questions you have about the
study. If you are interested in participating, we can tell you how to get started.
Phone: (206) 667-2448 E-mail: healthsmart@fhcrc.org
HealthSMART brochure
HealthSMART Flyer
Hormones and Health Information Study
No family history of breast cancer? You can still help!
We are also running a study to test how women process information related to their health, and how the hormone levels of women with and without a family history of breast cancer may be different.
The study only takes about 90 minutes and you will get a gift card and free parking. You will be asked
to provide blood and saliva samples, answer questions about your thoughts and feelings and look and make
judgements about colors and words.
Download the Hormones and Health Information Study brochure.
the GRIND Study
*** Recruitment Closed October 2008! ***
Want to do something positive for cancer research? We are studying how psychological stress can impair immune function and ultimately affect cancer vaccine efficacy.
First year graduate student at University of Washington? Or not, you can still join!
Join the study and receive a $50 gift card to the UW Bookstore at the completion of the study. You must
meet the following qualifications:
- University of Washington first year graduate student required to take preliminary or qualifying exams in June 2009
- Older than 18 years
- Fluent in English
- Planning to live in the Seattle area for one year
- Complete a 30 minute survey questionnaire
- Have a small amount of blood drawn
- Collect saliva samples for 2 days before blood draw appointments
***Recruitment closed October 2008***
theGRIND Study Brochure for Grad Students
theGRIND Study Brochure for Non-Grad Students