Sharon L Manne, PhD

Research Interests

Our research focuses on evaluating methods of improving quality of life for cancer patients and improving acceptance of screening practices among cancer patients and their families. We are also interested in understanding the impact of cancer and cancer risk on patients and their families. In particular, we are interested in social-environmental influences that affect how individuals and their family members cope with cancer and cancer risk. Our primary goal is to improve quality of life for patients and their families, and to improve cancer screening participation among family members at risk. We have eight ongoing studies of cancer patients, individuals at risk for cancer, and their family members focusing on the following patients and their families. Our studies focus on the following populations:

1. women undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer and their partners;
2. siblings at increased risk for colon or rectal cancer due to a sibling diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer prior to age 61;
3. women diagnosed with ovarian cancer;
4. mothers of children undergoing bone marrow transplantation (BMT);
5. first-degree relatives of individuals with melanoma;
6. patients with colorectal cancer being offered Microsatellite Instability testing ;
7. men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer and their wives; and
8. individuals diagnosed with head and neck or lung cancers and their partners.

Dr. Manne's Published Books

My books include Coping with Breast Cancer: Workbook for Couples and Coping with Breast Cancer Therapist Guide: A Couples-focused Group Intervention.

Selected Publications

1. Glanz, K., Yaroch, AL., Dancel M, Saraiya M, Crane LA, Buller DB, Manne S, O'Riordan DL., Heckman CJ, Hay J, Robinson JK. Measures of Sun Exposure and Sun Protection Practices for Behavioral and Epidemiologic Research. Archives of Dermatology.  2008;144(2):217-222.
2. Manne, S., Rubin, S., Edelson, M., Rosenblum, N., Bergman, C., Hernandez, E., Carlson, J., Rocerto, T., Winkel. G. Coping and communication-enhancing intervention versus supportive counseling for women diagnosed with gynecological cancers. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology. 2007, Aug;75(4):615-28.
3. Manne, S., Chung, D., Weinberg, D., Vig, H., Catts, Z., Klein Cabral, M., Shannon, K., Meropol., N. Knowledge and Attitudes about Microsatellite Instability Testing among High-Risk Individuals Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 16, 2110-2117, 2007, October 1; doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-07-0412.
4. Manne, S., Ostroff, J. Social-cognitive processes as moderators of a couple-focused group intervention for women with early stage breast cancer. Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association 2007, Nov;26(6):735-44.
5. Manne, S., Ostroff, J., Winkel, G., Goldstein, L., Fox, K., Grana, G. Posttraumatic Growth After Breast Cancer: Patient, Partner, and Couple Perspectives. Psychosomatic Medicine 66:442-454, 2004.
6. Manne, S., Ostroff, J., Sherman, M., Glassman, M., Ross, S., Goldstein, F., Fox, K.Buffering Effects of Family and Friend Support on Associations between Partner Unsupportive Behaviors and Coping among Women with Breast Cancer. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Vol. 20, No. 6, 771-792, 2003.
7. Manne, S. Language Use and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptomatology in Parents of Pediatric Cancer Survivors Journal of Applied Social Psychology. Volume 32 Issue 3 Page 608-629, 2002, March .
8. Manne, S., DuHamel, K., Nereo, N., Ostroff, J., Parsons, S., Martini, Richard., Williams, Sharon., Mee, L., Sexson, S., Wu, L., Difede, J., Redd, W. Predictors of PTSD in Mothers of Children Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation: The Role of Cognitive and Social Processes. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 27, No. 7, 2002, pp. 607-617
9. Manne, S., Jacobsen, Paul., Gorfinkle, K., Gerstein, F., Redd, W. Treatment Adherence Difficulties Among Children with Cancer: The Role of Parenting Style . Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 27, No. 7, 2002, pp. 607-617
10. Manne, S., Glassman, M., DuHamel, K. Intrusion, Avoidance, and Psychological Distress Among Individuals With Cancer. Psychosomatic Medicine 63:658-667, 2000.

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