Study fear of cancer coming back and stopping immunotherapy
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at fear of cancer coming back and how people feel about stopping immunotherapy (cancer treatment that helps the immune system). You may be able to join if you’re an adult with a cancer history that included immunotherapy, and if you can safely participate.
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Who can take part
- You are age 21 or older
- You can read and speak English fluently
- You have been diagnosed with cancer
- You have previously been treated with immunotherapy
- You do not currently have active suicidal thoughts or strong mental symptoms like delusions or hallucinations
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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