Peer support for people with head and neck cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study pairs people with head and neck cancer (and their caregivers) with a trained peer mentor who has been through a similar experience. The goal is to improve quality of life by providing one-on-one emotional and social support during treatment or recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older (up to age 89).
- You have head and neck cancer at any stage, or you are a caregiver for someone with head and neck cancer who is also in the study.
- For patients: you are planning treatment, currently in treatment, finished within the last 12 months, or in follow-up and want more social or emotional support.
- You can speak and understand English.
- You have a phone, tablet, or computer to connect with your mentor.
- You are not already regularly involved in another support program.
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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