Helping African-American men understand prostate cancer care
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests an approach to improve health understanding for African-American patients with early-stage prostate cancer. It may help you communicate better with your care team and feel more confident managing your diagnosis and next steps.
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Who can take part
- You must have had your prostate biopsy pathology reviewed at Emory, Grady Memorial, Saint Joseph’s, or the Atlanta VA
- Your prostate cancer must be early stage (AJCC T1–T2) based on an exam
- You must be able to complete consent and a study interview in English
- You should not have a history of head injury or dementia
- You should not have known cognitive impairment that affects understanding or interviewing
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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