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Group Curriculum for Improving Survivorship Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to develop the curriculum and assess its feasibility and impact on equipping young adults to better manage these aspects of survivorship: follow up medical care, work/school life, relationships and coping with the emotional impact of cancer survivorship. 

 

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18-39.
  • Is a patient of Mayo Clinic Arizona for oncologic care and/or follow-up.
  • History of cancer diagnosis.
  • Treated with curative intent.
  • Completed cancer treatment within 6 months to 2 years prior to group attendance.
  • Ability to read/write/speak English.
  • Ability to participate in a group setting.
  • Ability to commit to attending all six group meetings.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Inability to read/write/speak English.
  • No internet or computer access.
  • Not receiving care at Mayo Clinic Arizona.
  • Currently receiving treatment for cancer.
  • Is unable to sit comfortably for 90 minutes.
  • Was not treated with curative intent.
  • Is on hospice care.
  • Co-morbid systemic illness or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessments.

Eligibility last updated 6/23/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Melody Griffith, M.S.W., L.M.S.W.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Melody Griffith M.S.W., L.M.S.W.

(480) 342-3470

Griffith.Melody@mayo.edu

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