Figure 1.
Biobehavioral model for stressors, psychological responses, neuroendocrine activity, and impact on peripheral tissue in cancer and their interactions with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based stress management interventions. Abbreviations: ACTH, adrenocorticotrophic hormone; HPA, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal; IL, interleukin; MMP, matrix metalloprotease; VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor.