Learning from parents who lost a child to cancer
This study interviews parents who lost a child to cancer at St. Jude. It aims to learn from your experience to improve care for other families.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are the parent of a child who was treated for cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Your child died between 6 months and 2 years ago.
- You are willing to talk about your experience and give your permission to participate.
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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