Dignity Therapy/Life Plan in Patients With Pancreatic or Advanced Lung Cancer

Phase I/IIA: Dignity Therapy/Life Plan in Patients With Pancreatic or Advanced Lung Cancer

This study will evaluate feasibility and acceptability of providing the Dignity Therapy/Life Plan intervention to pancreatic or advanced lung cancer patients presenting for treatment in the outpatient medical oncology setting. Investigators hypothesize that providing dignity therapy to this population will be feasible.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >18
• Undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma or advanced NSCLC (pancreatic arm closed)
• English-speaking
• Cognitively intact, per clinician judgment, as documented in electronic medical record (EMR)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently receiving hospice or palliative care services
• Concurrent diagnosis of delirium or dementia, per medical record
• Diagnosis of major depression disorder, acute anxiety disorder or schizophrenia per medical record
• Participating in other psychosocial intervention research studies.