Parenting support for families coping with advanced cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a parenting support program for adults who are living with an advanced solid cancer diagnosis and are actively treating it. It may help you and your child’s other parent/caregiver with coping and parenting during this stressful time.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and have a solid cancer that is metastatic or has come back locally, and you are actively in treatment
- You have at least one child age 4 to 16 who currently lives with you
- You can understand the study and sign an informed consent form
- Your child’s other co-parent or caregiver (adult 18+) shares parenting and is willing to join the study
- You and your co-parent/caregiver both read and speak English
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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