Goals of care communication trial for veterans with cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to help veterans and their doctors talk about what matters most for their care. If you are getting cancer treatment and are at risk for poor outcomes, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran with any type of solid tumor cancer, at any stage.
- You speak English or Spanish and can fill out questionnaires in one of those languages.
- You have a working phone number.
- You are getting cancer treatment at one of the seven participating VA sites.
- You are currently receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy.
- Your CAN risk score is at or above the 98th percentile (this score predicts risk of poor outcomes).
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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