A Study of an Anxiety Intervention for Latino/Latina/Hispanic Older Adults With Cancer and Their Caregivers
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out if an anxiety treatment program is practical and effective for Latino older adults with cancer (OACs) and their caregivers.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Older Adults with Cancer (OAC) * As per medical record or self-report, is currently age 65 years or older * As per medical record or self-report, currently receiving active cancer treatment OR is within eighteen months of completing active treatment which includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. * As per self-report, identifies as Latino and/or Hispanic Ethnicity * Per self-report, has a primary informal caregiver (as defined by an unpaid individual who provides the patient with emotional, physical, and/or practical support) age 40 or older who is willing and able to participate in the study ; if a patient does not have a primary informal caregiver or if the caregiver does not or cannot participate, but meets all other inclusion criteria they will be allowed to enroll in the study * Scores ≥6 on the anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) * Per self-report, fluent in English and/or Spanish\*\* \*\* Language verificat