Improving cancer care for patients with advanced cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how cancer care is delivered at MD Anderson, comparing care from your oncology team alone versus adding a specialist palliative care team to help manage symptoms and quality of life. It aims to improve how care is coordinated for people with advanced cancer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and speak English.
- You were diagnosed with stage IV (spread) cancer in the last 6 months.
- You have follow-up visits at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Supportive Care or Medical Oncology clinics.
- Your main cancer doctor (medical oncologist) is the one in charge of your care.
- You have not been to the palliative care (symptom support) team at MD Anderson before, or you have an upcoming palliative care visit within a week of your oncology visit.
- You do not have confusion (delirium) or severe hearing problems that would interfere with the study.
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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