Better overall care for certain cancer patients
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Digestive system, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how to improve day-to-day support and coordination between cancer doctors and primary care doctors for people with certain early cancers. It may help if you have other ongoing health problems (like diabetes or high blood pressure) or lifestyle factors that need ongoing management during cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (over 18) with a new cancer diagnosis or started cancer treatment within the last 3 months
- Your cancer is early-stage breast (stage I–IIIB), GI (stage I–III), or a blood cancer (stage I–III)
- You are receiving standard, definitive cancer treatment (such as surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation as advised by your team)
- You have ongoing health issues and/or lifestyle needs during treatment (like diabetes, high blood pressure, being overweight, smoking, or alcohol use)
- You can speak and understand English or Spanish, and you can give informed consent
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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