Cancer patients' emergency care follow-up support study
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a follow-up program for cancer patients who visit the emergency department while receiving chemotherapy. The goal is to help prevent serious problems and improve care after you leave the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have an active cancer diagnosis and are currently receiving chemotherapy
- You visited the emergency department within the last 30 days during or shortly after chemotherapy
- You were discharged home (not admitted to the hospital long-term) after your emergency visit
- You use MyChart (UT Southwestern's patient portal) and have a working mobile phone number on file
- Your preferred language is English or Spanish
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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