The primary objectives of this study are to adapt and evaluate a sexual quality of life intervention in women with metastatic breast cancer and their partners.
Patient is female Patient is at least 18 years old Patient has a diagnosis of metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer Patient has a partner or spouse who is at least 18 years old Patient lives with a romantic partner (same or opposite sex) for at least 6 months Patient scores 3 or above on Patient Care Monitor sexual concerns item (range: 0-10)
Exclusion Criteria:
Patient or partner is not able to speak and read English Patient or partner has a hearing impairment Patient or partner medically unable to participate as judged by physician/in medical record or by self-report Patient and partner do not have reliable telephone access Patient has overt cognitive dysfunction or psychiatric disturbance such as suicidal ideation or severe mental illness, as observed or judged by the researcher, physician or referring source, or self-report Patient past or current history of any cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer or breast cancer Patient is currently participating in couple/marital therapy Patient is currently pregnant
