Study of a Support Program for Quality of Life in Chinese Cancer Patients and Survivors
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate different combinations of cancer education sessions, counseling sessions, and peer support meetings developed for Chinese cancer patients and survivors. The researchers will look at whether the combinations are practical and effective, and how they impact participants' quality of life.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cancer (any type/stage) (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants) within the last 5 years * Age ≥ 18 years (per EMR for MSK patients or self-report for external participants) Self-Report Criteria: * Of Chinese descent * Speaks Mandarin "well" or "very well" * Moderately low HRQOL (\<70 FACT-G score)4, 48 * Resides in New York or New Jersey * Agrees to participate via telehealth (video or phone) * Agrees to be audio-recorded Exclusion Criteria: Self-Report Criteria: * Per PI determination, requires a higher level of care for current passive or active suicidal ideation than current protocol is able to provide. If a participant receives a score of \> 0 on item 9 of the PHQ-9,5 they will be referred to study PI for further evaluation using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale. They will be excluded from participation in this study if there is presence of suicidal risk, determined by affirmative response(s) on the Columbia