New program aims to ease recovery for bladder cancer patients and their caregivers

NCT ID NCT04055311

Summary

This study tested a support program designed to help bladder cancer patients and their caregivers through the challenging recovery period after bladder removal surgery. The program combined in-person nurse coaching before surgery with access to a special recovery website after surgery. Researchers wanted to see if this approach improved quality of life for both patients and caregivers and reduced infections and unplanned medical visits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States

  • Northwell Health

    Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States

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