Use of a Comprehensive, Mobile Application to Assist Cancer Patients With Diet, Nutrition and Activity
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The overarching purpose of this study is to assess whether patients will use the app throughout treatment on a regular basis, as the ultimate goal is to provide an educational platform that can impact patient behaviors and understanding towards health.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of invasive malignancy of the brain, head and neck region, lung, breast (DCIS and invasive disease allowed), prostate, gastrointestinal system or gynecological region * Planned to receive, or have received, radiation therapy treatment with curative intent * Note: Patients undergoing systemic therapy are eligible * Note: Any dose/fractionation of curative-intent radiation therapy is eligible * Patients must have a smartphone or other device with the ability to receive text messages, download and use mobile applications * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2 * Ability to read and write in English * Provide written informed consent to participate in the study o NOTE: Patients enrolled on another clinical trial are eligible Exclusion Criteria: * Metastatic cancer * Undergoing treatment with palliative intent * Poorly controlled diabetes (defined as fasting glucose level \> 200 mg/dL despite attempts to improve glucose control by f