Family support for coping with advanced cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a program that helps families cope when a parent has advanced cancer. It provides support for patients, their partners or caregivers, and their children, to improve communication and emotional well-being.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with stage IV cancer of the breast, lung, stomach, intestines, ovaries, uterus, or bladder.
- You have at least one child between the ages of 4 and 17 who lives with you.
- You have a partner or a family member who helps take care of you and your child.
- You are able to read and speak English or Spanish.
- You are not currently attending regular individual, couple, or family therapy sessions.
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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