Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The purpose of this study is to see if the ICCAN program is working, and to compare the ICCAN program to the standard hospital services provided in New York City hospitals, like meeting with a Social Worker or a Patient Navigator (a person who provides personal hospital guidance).
Participant Inclusion Criteria: Patient is eligible if he/she is * fluent in English, Spanish, or Mandarin * between the ages of 21-80 years old * cancer patients currently receiving chemotherapy (started within the past month) and/or radiation therapy (started within the past week), or * scheduled to begin chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy within the next 2 months (excluding surgery only patients) * planning on remaining in the area for at least 1 year Clinician is eligible if he/she: * Has an MD or DO degree * Is the treating physician providing care to a patient enrolled to the stud…
Patients will receive written materials on social and economic resources and services. Treatment Outcomes Survey at Intake, 3 mo, 6 mo, and 1 year. Chart review at 3 mo, 6 mo and 1 year, and as needed. Plus Initial needs assessment. Assistance with high priority social and economic needs.Monthly follow-up with ICCAN Access Facilitator to address ongoing needs in addition to as-needed assistance.
Patients will receive written materials on social and economic resources and services. Treatment Outcomes Survey at Intake, 3 mo, 6 mo, and 1 year. Chart review at 3 mo, 6 mo and 1 year, and as needed.