This study evaluates how useful and acceptable the components of the "Couples Coping Together Against Cancer", referred to as "The Program", are to the participants with cancer.
Have received a diagnosis of a primary brain tumor (glioblastoma), or other cancers (breast, lung, etc.)
Are new patients to City of Hope (COH) (all sites) or receive at least some of their care at City of Hope- Duarte Campus (care is defined as: procedures, consults, laboratories, imaging, surgery, and/or treatment)
The patient is in a committed relationship/partnership with a partner and the partner is available and willing to participate
Are English or Spanish speaking
Significant cognitive impairment
Inpatient psychiatric treatment for severe mental illness or overt signs of severe psychopathology (e.g., psychosis)
Visual, hearing, voice, or motor impairment that prevents completion of study procedures as evidenced by clinical judgment
Refuse to complete informed consent
City of Hope Medical Center
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator