CALM counseling for advanced ovarian cancer
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial is testing a type of counseling called CALM (Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully) for people with advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this support program is helpful and practical for patients.
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Who can take part
- You must have a new diagnosis or a recurrence of advanced ovarian cancer (stage III or IV).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can complete questionnaires and take part in counseling in English.
- You do not have any memory, thinking, or confusion problems that would affect participation.
- You are not currently receiving psychological or psychiatric counseling from the Department of Supportive Care at Princess Margaret.
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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