Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * 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