Distress screening and referral for newly diagnosed cancer patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a program that screens cancer patients for distress and refers them to appropriate support services. It aims to see if this program helps improve patients' well-being and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You must have a new or recurrent solid tumor cancer diagnosis.
- You must be receiving or planning to receive treatment at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
- You must have a distress screening score between 0 and 10.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must prefer healthcare in English or Spanish.
- You must be able to provide consent.
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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