Family-focused support program for cancer patients and caregivers
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies a “lighter” collaborative care program designed for people with certain cancers and their family caregivers. It aims to improve support for both the patient and caregiver during cancer care.
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Who can take part
- You (the patient) must be age 21 or older
- Your cancer must be confirmed by biopsy or imaging, and it must match one of these: liver cancer (hepatocellular), bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), gallbladder cancer, or breast/ovarian/colorectal cancer with liver metastases
- You must be expected to live at least 1 year
- You (or your caregiver) should be able to speak and understand English
- Neither you nor your caregiver can currently have certain severe mental health symptoms (like delusions or hallucinations) or active suicidal thoughts
- Your caregiver must be a spouse or someone you live with as an intimate partner, and be age 21 or older
Quick eligibility check
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