Support program for cancer patients and their caregivers
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a program that provides social support and short learning sessions to help cancer patients and their caregivers manage daily life. It aims to improve well-being and care for both patients and their support persons.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with lung cancer, colorectal cancer, blood cancer (hematological neoplasm), or melanoma within the last 12 months.
- You are expected to live at least 18 months.
- You can speak and read German well enough to fill out questionnaires and talk in interviews.
- You are being treated at one of the participating hospital oncology units.
- You have a caregiver (support person) who can join the study with you.
- You are able to perform daily activities with little or no help (ECOG score 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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