Spiritual care help for advanced cancer patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a program where a chaplain and doctor work together to support your spiritual beliefs about medical care. The goal is to see if it helps patients with advanced cancer feel more at peace with their treatment choices.
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Who can take part
- You have advanced cancer that cannot be cured
- You are 18 years or older
- You feel your faith strongly influences your decisions about medical treatment
- You can understand and speak English
- You are able to think clearly and understand the study
- You are being seen by the supportive/palliative care team at MD Anderson
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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