The Supportive Care and Symptom Management program supports studies on the prevention or treatment of acute and chronic symptoms and morbidities related to cancer and its treatment. This includes the impact on the quality of life of patients and their informal caregivers. The program also supports studies of patients and their caregivers at the end of life.
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About Supportive Care and Symptom Management
The program supports research in three areas: prevention or treatment of acute or chronic symptoms and morbidities related to cancer, its treatment and caregiving (symptom management research); effects on quality of life from cancer, its treatment and caregiving (quality of life research); and end-of-life psychosocial issues, caregiving and treatment strategies (end-of-life research).
Through the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), clinical trials are underway to evaluate therapies to prevent or ameliorate a broad range of symptoms and/or toxicities associated with cancer its treatment and caregiving. Other studies funded separately are investigating a range of treatment effects on health-related quality of life and a variety of influences on the end-of-life cancer experience.
Topic Areas include: Anorexia, Cachexia, Cardiotoxicity, Caregiver Issues, Cognitive Dysfunction, Distress/Anxiety/Depression, End of Life, Fatigue, Geriatrics, Hot Flashes, Lymphedema, Medication Adherence, Mucositis, Multiple Symptoms, Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Nausea, Neuropathy, Nutrition, Oral Complications, Other Supportive Care Issues, Pain, Palliative Care, Pediatrics/Adolescents/Young Adult, Physical Functioning, Quality of Life, Skin Toxicities, Sleep Disorders, and Urinary Complications.
Selected Topics
- HEAL Initiative
- Patient Resources on Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
- Patient Resources on Coping with Cancer
Resources
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Building Bridges in Cancer Symptom Science Webinar SeriesThis series is aimed at bringing together interdisciplinary researchers in cancer symptom science to share their expertise and further discussions in the field.
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DCP Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar SeriesThis seminar series highlights nominated early career scientists who are advancing research within the areas supported by DCP.
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Clinical Trials
| Title | Intervention | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testing if High Dose Radiation Only to the Sites of Brain Cancer Compared to Whole Brain Radiation That Avoids the Hippocampus is Better at Preventing Loss of Memory and Thinking Ability | Biospecimen Collection, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Memantine Hydrochloride, Neurocognitive Assessment, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Survey Administration, Whole-Brain Radiotherapy | NRG Oncology | Recruiting |
| Testing Laser Therapy for Treatment of Vaginal Dryness in Survivors of Breast Cancer, The Revitalize Trial | Laser Therapy, Quality of Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration, Sham Intervention | Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology | Not yet recruiting |
| Testing the Addition of the Drug BMX-001, a Radioprotector, or a Placebo to the Usual Chemoradiation Therapy for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer | Best Practice, Biospecimen Collection, Cisplatin, Computed Tomography, Image Guided Radiation Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MnSOD Mimetic BMX-001, Placebo Administration, Questionnaire Administration | NRG Oncology | Recruiting |
| Testing the Application of Mepitel Film During Radiation Therapy to Reduce Radiation Related Redness and Peeling in Breast Cancer Patients Following Mastectomy | Best Practice, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration, Wound Dressing Material | Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology | Active, not recruiting |
| Testing the Effects of Exercise on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy | Best Practice, Exercise Counseling, Exercise Intervention, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neuropathy Assessment, Questionnaire Administration | University of Rochester NCORP Research Base | Active, not recruiting |
| Testing the Effects of MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) With or Without the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Patients 70 Years of Age and Older With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer | Carboplatin, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration | Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology | Active, not recruiting |
| The Effect of Yoga on Nerve Pain Caused by Chemotherapy (Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy) | Education control, Usual care, Yoga | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Active, not recruiting |
| The MIND-BC Study: MIND Diet for Breast Cancer Cognition | MIND Diet, Usual Diet | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Recruiting |
| To Evaluate if Green Tea Can be Effective in Reducing the Progression of Prostate Cancer in Men on Close Monitoring | Placebo Administration, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration, Sinecatechins | ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group | Active, not recruiting |
| Treating Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Trastuzumab Treatment With Carvedilol to Reduce Incidence of Heart Failure | Carvedilol | Mayo Clinic | Active, not recruiting |
News and Events
Research Highlights: Investigating Ways to Reduce and Avoid Side Effects of Medications for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Date Posted: December 15, 2023
DCP Announces Inaugural Cohort of DCP Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar Series
Date Posted: December 1, 2023
Study Finds Shortcomings in Monitoring Caregivers' Emotional Health
Date Posted: October 27, 2023
Health and Aging Trajectories: Shared and Competing Risks and Resiliencies for Chronic Diseases Associated with Aging
Date Posted: September 19, 2023
Collaboration Spurs Rapid Growth and Progress in Cardio-Oncology Research
Date Posted: August 8, 2023