BOLSTER: Learning skills to thrive with advanced cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a program called BOLSTER to help you learn new skills to thrive while managing advanced cancer and a complex care need. You and a family caregiver will participate together.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have advanced gastrointestinal or gynecologic cancer.
- You have a complex care need, like a feeding tube, ostomy, or drain.
- You plan to continue cancer treatment.
- A family member or friend who helps care for you is willing to join the study with you.
- You can speak and read English or Spanish, and are willing to be audio-recorded.
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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