Health and well-being study for older adults with gastrointestinal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how older adults with gastrointestinal cancer manage their health and well-being. It aims to understand and improve care for this group.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a cancer of the digestive system, such as esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, colon, rectum, or anus.
- You are receiving care at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center and plan to continue care there.
- You are comfortable speaking one of these languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic, or Russian.
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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