Rural early cancer care coaching and education program
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests an educational “care coordination” program to help people living in rural Vermont manage care during the early stages of breast, lung, or colon cancer treatment. It may help you feel more supported and organized while starting or preparing for chemotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have breast, lung, or colon cancer (not another cancer type)
- Your cancer is stage I, II, or III
- You started chemotherapy within the last 30 days, or plan to start within the next 30 days
- You live in rural Vermont (outside Chittenden County)
- You can read and speak English well enough to participate
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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