New tool aims to simplify tough cancer monitoring decisions for seniors

NCT ID NCT05497024

Summary

This study is testing an educational tool designed to help older men with prostate cancer who are on active surveillance (watchful waiting). The tool aims to help these men and their doctors decide if and when it might be safe to reduce the frequency of cancer monitoring tests like biopsies. Researchers are gathering feedback from patients, their caregivers, and doctors to make the tool easy to use and helpful.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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