The purpose of this study is to find out if an anxiety treatment program is practical and effective for Latino older adults with cancer (OACs) and their caregivers.
As per medical record or self-report, is currently age 65 years or older
As per medical record or self-report, currently receiving active cancer treatment OR is within eighteen months of completing active treatment which includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.
As per self-report, identifies as Latino and/or Hispanic Ethnicity
Per self-report, has a primary informal caregiver (as defined by an unpaid individual who provides the patient with emotional, physical, and/or practical support) age 40 or older who is willing and able to participate in the study ; if a patient does not have a primary informal caregiver or if the caregiver does not or cannot participate, but meets all other inclusion criteria they will be allowed to enroll in the study
As per medical record or self-report, currently receiving psychotherapy
As per medical record or self-report, taking psychotropic medications for < 8 weeks prior to MAC Session 1 and/or anticipates changing their medication during the study
As per medical record or self-report, currently being treated for schizophrenia, substance use or dependence, and/or bi-polar disorder
Severely cognitively impaired as demonstrated by Blessed Orientation Memory Concentration score ≥ 11