The purpose of this research study is to learn if the UNC central oncology navigation program changes the use of supportive care services. Supportive care services may include counseling, nutrition and health coaching, physical activity, and caregiving programs, among other services.
Group assignment is based of the disease group/clinic in the cancer hospital patients are going to. a. Group 1 will enroll patients with new cancer appointments within genitourinary (GU) or thoracic cancers b. Group 2 will enroll participants with new cancer appointments within gastrointestinal (GI), hematology, and breast cancer Group 1:If you decide to participate in this study, you will first sign this consent form. A study team member will then meet with you to ask you some questions about yourself and your medical history. You will then be asked to complete 4 questionnaires or surveys that will ask you questions about how you are feeling, how well you are taking care of yourself, and how you feel about the cancer care you are receiving. After about three months, you will be asked to complete the same 4 questionnaires and surveys again. All surveys and questionnaires can be completed electronically. This will be the end of your active participation in the study. Group 2:If you decide to participate in this study, you will first sign this consent form. A study team member will then meet with you to ask you some questions about yourself and your medical history. After consent, you will be asked to complete 4 questionnaires, or surveys, that will ask you questions about how you are feeling, how well you are taking care of yourself, and how you feel about the cancer care you are receiving. You will also interact with the central oncology navigators who will help you discover supportive services that you may benefit from.
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
NC Cancer Hospital (Basnight)
UNC Hospitals / UNC Medical Center
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
William Wood
LCCC - Clinical Trials
Clinical or Medical
Interventional
Cancer (Bladder, Breast, Colorectal, Lung, Other Cancers)
24-1903