Rezvan Azimi - Department of General Psychology, Faculty of Humanities Science, Science and Research Branch,Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
Azim Azimi - Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities Science Farhangian University, Kermanshah, Iran

The most common psychological effects of breast cancer patients are suffering fromThere is anxiety and depression.The present study was conducted to evaluate theeffectiveness of group cognitive - behavioral therapy in reducing depression and anxiety inwomen with breast cancer. This was a trial study with pre-test, post-test control group. Forthis purpose, were selected among women with breast cancer who were referred to ImamReza Hospital, Kermanshah city in 2013. The selected sampling and sampling people 24And were replaced randomly divided into two groups of 12 as test and control groups. Thedata gathering was conducted through a questionnaire Beck Depression and Anxiety.Dataobtained were analyzed using analysis of covariance and using the software SPSS.Findings showed that treatment led to a decrease in anxiety and depression in theexperimental group compared with the control group significantly. Cognitive - behavioraltherapy has an important role in reducing anxiety and depression in patients with breastcancer by reducing anxiety and depression, altered Finally, the cognitive interventioncognition and increasing their safety

breast cancer, group therapy, cognitive - behavioral therapy, anxiety,depression