Helping improve cancer care clinic visits
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial aims to improve how cancer care is delivered in the outpatient clinic, by comparing clinic processes for patients soon after a metastatic cancer diagnosis. You may be asked about upcoming palliative care (comfort-focused care) visits and to complete brief screening checks before attending.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your diagnosis is recent: within the last 6 months for metastatic or stage IV solid cancer
- You can speak and understand English
- You have an upcoming follow-up clinic visit at MD Anderson Cancer Center (Supportive Care or Medical Oncology)
- A medical oncologist is listed as your attending doctor
- You fit one of the palliative-care timing groups: either you have not been referred yet, or you have a palliative care follow-up planned within 1 week of your oncology visit
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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