Intervention to Increase Chemotherapy Tolerance in Elderly Cancer Patients
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Colorectal Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 60 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | December 2012 |
| End Date: | December 2015 |
The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test a behavioral intervention for elderly
adults in treatment for colon cancer, to enhance their skills for managing the challenges of
completing chemotherapy regimens. The investigators will assess feasibility and
acceptability of the intervention, and explore preliminary efficacy of the intervention for
reducing psychological distress and improving rates of optimal chemotherapy adherence.
adults in treatment for colon cancer, to enhance their skills for managing the challenges of
completing chemotherapy regimens. The investigators will assess feasibility and
acceptability of the intervention, and explore preliminary efficacy of the intervention for
reducing psychological distress and improving rates of optimal chemotherapy adherence.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 60 or older
- Verbal fluency in English
- Diagnosis of colon cancer
- Scheduled to initiate chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active, unstable, untreated serious mental illness interfering with ability to
participate
- Cognitive impairment interfering with ability to participate
- Receiving radiotherapy concomitant with chemotherapy
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