Support program for seriously ill cancer patients in hospital
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to better support hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. It aims to improve communication and care planning for those who are seriously ill and at high risk of not surviving their hospital stay at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are a patient at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with a DFCI medical record number.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are admitted to the solid tumor medical oncology service at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
- Your doctor has estimated your risk of dying in the hospital is 25% or higher.
- You were admitted between Sunday after 4pm and Friday at 4pm (excluding holidays or staff shortages).
- This admission was not planned in advance (like for a scheduled chemotherapy treatment).
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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