Phone check-ins to manage symptoms during oral cancer treatment
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests two ways of using telephone check-ins to help people manage side effects and emotional distress while taking oral anti-cancer pills at home. If you are starting or recently started an oral anti-cancer drug, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are starting or have started an oral anti-cancer medication (not just hormone blockers) within the last 8 weeks.
- You can speak and understand English or Spanish.
- You have access to a telephone and can answer questions over the phone.
- You are not currently receiving regular counseling for emotional symptoms.
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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