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Advanced Cancer Decisions Study

In this study, we want to learn about a new tool that helps cancer patients make decisions. We also want to understand how patients and doctors communicate when choosing treatments.

Age & Gender

60 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

You will fill out questionnaires and attend mock physician consultations. You will also take part in interviews.

Incentives

$100 eGift card

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
2 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You have an advanced cancer (e.g., stage IV or metastatic

Not eligible if:

None

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Amy Cole
amy_cole@med.unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Daniel Richardson
Medicine-Hematology

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Cancer (Bladder, Brain and Other Nervous System, Breast, Colorectal, Cervical, Head and Neck, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Melanoma, Pancreatic, Prostate, Sarcoma (bone and soft tissue), Stomach and Esophageal, Thyroid and Other Gland/Endocrine, Other Cancers, Uterine (endometrial), Ovarian)

IRB Number

24-1566

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