New Assessment System in Measuring Symptom Distress in Cancer Patients
🩺 Protocol Summary
This trial studies how well a new assessment system (MDASI or other MD Anderson-developed PRO instrument) works in measuring symptoms and the impact on quality of life in cancer patients. Development of a new assessment system may provide more information about the common symptoms that may occur in patients due to cancer and its treatment and how the symptoms impact quality of life.
Primary Research Facility: M D Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, Texas)
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Site: M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
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