Learning self-care together for breast cancer patients and caregivers
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study teaches breast cancer patients and their main caregivers how to take care of themselves and each other during chemotherapy. It aims to improve well-being for both the patient and the caregiver.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older with stage II or III breast cancer.
- You are receiving chemotherapy after having your breast removed (mastectomy) and have had at least one round of an EC or AC chemo regimen.
- You know your cancer diagnosis and can read and write Turkish.
- You live with a primary caregiver (like a spouse, parent, child, or friend) who is willing to join the study with you.
- You and your caregiver can communicate and give informed consent, and neither of you has a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
- You have not had a major stressful event like a death in the family or divorce in the last 3 months.
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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