Deprescribing medications in cancer patients: a pharmacist's help
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a clinical pharmacist's educational session can help you and your doctor safely reduce or stop unneeded medications. It's for people receiving palliative care for cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are currently receiving palliative care for cancer (treatment aimed at comfort, not a cure).
- Your physical activity level is ECOG 0, 1, or 2 (you can do at least some daily activities without help).
- You do not have serious memory or thinking problems that would affect your ability to understand the study.
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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