How a pharmacist can help cancer patients manage their medications
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a pharmacist helping you organize and understand your cancer medications can improve your care. You'll work with a pharmacist at the clinic to review your medicines and learn how to take them safely.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older) being treated for cancer at NCI, Cairo University as an outpatient
- You are currently taking at least 5 different medications
- You do not have significant cognitive impairment or memory problems that would prevent you from participating
- You are not currently in palliative (comfort-focused) care
- You speak Arabic or English well enough to communicate with the study team
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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