Health Condition 1: C00-D49- Neoplasms
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Tata Memorial Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Indian patients with metastatic cancers of lung, Head & neck and Gynecological origin, either on disease modifying treatment or best supportive care, who are referred to or receiving specialist palliative care services in the hospital. 2. Patients who had registered under general or private categories, who may be availing any Government scheme or support, at the time of enrollment for cancer treatment at our hospital. 3. Patients >= 18 years of age. 4. Patients who have received cancer directed treatment for at least 6 months. 5. Patients who are willing to participate in the study and can sign informed consent form. 6. Patient who are able to communicate in Hindi/Marathi/English.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with communication difficulties, 2. Patients with intellectual disability and cognitive impairment (as assessed clinically). 3. Patients with any distressing severe symptoms at the time of presentation requiring emergency medical management.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exploring the experience of financial toxicity in patients with metastatic cancers.Timepoint: Baseline at evaluation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Understanding the demographic and socio-economic factors associated with financial toxicity in metastatic cancer patients. Timepoint: Baseline at evaluation | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sachin Gunde
Tata Memorial Hospital
Outcome results
None listed