Overview
The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility and participant satisfaction with the Support through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance (STRONG) program. The program provides enhanced dietician access and nutrition support for participants living with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Newly diagnosed metastatic or newly recurrent pancreatic cancer or locally advanced pancreatic cancer
- Planning to initiate chemotherapy under the guidance of Moffitt
- Able to speak and read English
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Documented or observable psychiatric or neurological disorder that would interfere with study participation (e.g., psychosis, active substance abuse).
- Undergoing concurrent treatment for a second primary GI cancer
- ECOG status of 2 or greater
- Receipt of chemotherapy in the past 6 months for recurrent pancreatic cancer
- Use of parenteral or enteral nutrition
- Presence of malignant ascites