Helping underserved patients finish cancer treatment and feel better
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This study tests a support program (ICCAN) designed to help people from underserved communities better complete chemotherapy or radiation and improve quality of life. It may help by connecting patients with practical resources and support during treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a cancer patient starting or planning to start chemotherapy (within 1 month) and/or radiation (within 1 week or within 2 months for non-surgery cases).
- You plan to stay in the local area for at least 1 year (or for glioblastoma, for the full 6- or 3-week radiation/chemo period).
- You can speak English or Spanish (or, for some parts of the study, Mandarin is also allowed).
- You identify as Black or Hispanic and/or you have low income (household income under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- You agree to have audio recordings of study materials/interviews.
- For the glioblastoma group: you are newly diagnosed, have not started radiation plus temozolomide yet, and your treatment plan includes the standard MSK radiation/chemo schedule.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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