Quality of Life, Lifestyle, and Psychosocial Factors in Patients With Melanoma
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
This study investigates the extent to which lifestyle factors including mental health, social support, diet, and exercise are associated with quality of life and melanoma patient outcomes. Knowledge gained from this study may be used to guide the design of prospective clinical trials of lifestyle interventions to improve the outcomes of melanoma patients and assist doctors in counseling their patients.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Collect systematic data on mental health, quality of life (QOL), social support, diet, and exercise behaviors in melanoma patients. II. Examine whether psychosocial factors and lifestyle are associated with clinical outcomes in melanoma patients. III. Examine the association between lifestyle and psychosocial factors and tissue and blood biomarkers in melanoma patients. IV. Examine whether psychosocial factors and lifestyle are associated with QOL adjustment in melanoma patients. OUTLINE: Patients complete a maximum of 3 paper or electronic questionnaires over 30 m…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of melanoma, precursor lesions, and associated cutaneous pathology * Able to read and understand English * Willing to complete an online or paper survey
Interventions
- OtherMedical Chart Review
Medical charts are reviewed
- OtherQuestionnaire Administration
Complete questionnaires
Location
- M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas