Early palliative care and remote monitoring for advanced cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a program that combines early palliative care with remote monitoring through electronic assessments and telehealth. It aims to improve quality of life and symptom management for people recently diagnosed with metastatic cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You were diagnosed with metastatic cancer (cancer that has spread) within the last 12 weeks.
- You are an outpatient and under the care of a participating medical oncologist at MD Anderson.
- You are able to speak English or Spanish.
- You are generally able to care for yourself (ECOG performance status 0-2).
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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