Talking about your goals of care with your cancer team
This study tests an educational program to help patients with advanced cancer talk about their goals of care. The goal is to make sure your wishes are known and respected by your care team.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a solid tumor cancer (any stage).
- Your care team predicts your cancer has a 20% or higher chance of limiting life in the next 6 months.
- You are not currently enrolled in hospice care.
- You are receiving or plan to start cancer treatment (like chemo, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy) within the next 3 months.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can complete surveys in English or Spanish and have a valid phone number.
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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