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.
Funding Opportunities
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Grantee Details
Clinical Trials
| Title | Intervention | Sponsor Sort descending | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gut Microbe Composition, Exercise, and Breast Breast Cancer Survivors | Aerobic Exercise Training, Attention Control | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Active, not recruiting |
| Fatigue and Molecular Mechanisms in Cancer Patients Receiving CCRT | Blood Specimen Collection, Quality of Life (QOL) Questionnaires, Stool Specimen Collection | University of California, San Francisco | Recruiting |
| Geriatric Evaluation and Management With Survivorship Health Education for Older Survivors of Cancer, GEM-S Trial | Best Practice, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Educational Intervention, Exercise Intervention, Questionnaire Administration, Tailored Intervention | University of Rochester | Recruiting |
| Vitamin D for Prostate Endocrine Therapy | Biospecimen Collection, D Vitamin, Dual X-ray Absorptiometry, Placebo Administration, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration | University of Rochester | Recruiting |
| LOTUS-CC: An Observational Research Study to Uncover Subtypes of Cancer Cachexia | Biospecimen Collection, Computed Tomography, Electronic Health Record Review, Medical Device Usage and Evaluation, Physical Performance Testing, Positron Emission Tomography, Survey Administration | University of Rochester | 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 |
| Bupropion to Reduce Cancer Related Fatigue in Cancer Survivors | Biospecimen Collection, Bupropion Hydrochloride Controlled-release, Placebo Administration, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration | University of Rochester NCORP Research Base | Active, not recruiting |
| Comparing Brief Behavioral Therapy (BBT-CI) and Healthy Eating Education Learning (HEAL) for Cancer-Related Sleep Problems While Receiving Cancer Treatment | Behavioral Intervention, Electronic Health Record Review, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration | University of Rochester NCORP Research Base | Recruiting |
| Assessment of Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer and Lymphoma Patients Receiving Chemotherapy | University of Rochester NCORP Research Base | Enrolling by invitation | |
| Learning Collaborative Versus Technical Assistance in Delivering a Palliative Care Program to Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Caregivers | Behavioral, Psychological or Informational Intervention, Educational Intervention, Medical Examination Assessment, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Survey Administration, Telephone-Based Intervention | University of Rochester NCORP Research Base | 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