Adults (≥21 years old) |
Unable to read and respond to questions in English |
Metastatic solid tumors |
Cognitive impairment or inability to consent to treatment, as determined by patient's oncologist |
Oncologist “would not be surprised if patient died in the next year” |
Unable to complete baseline interview |
ECOG PS of ≤ 2 (ambulatory and capable of all self-care but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about > 50% of waking hours) |
ECOG PS of 3 (capable of limited self-care; confined to bed or chair > 50% of waking hours) or 4 (cannot carry on any self-care; totally confined to bed or chair) |
Planning to receive ongoing care from a participating oncologist and willing to be seen at least monthly |
Hematologic malignancy |