Legal help for people with advanced cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at whether offering legal help can improve cancer care for people with advanced cancer. Participants will get a legal screening and possibly referrals to address problems like insurance or housing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been newly diagnosed with advanced cancer (stage III or IV) that needs treatment.
- You have not had a recurrence of a previous cancer.
- You have not been in hospice care in the past year.
- You can read and understand English well enough to fill out surveys and give 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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