Early Supportive Care and Nutritional Support in Adults With Pancreatic Cancer

Early Supportive Care and Nutritional Support in Adults With Pancreatic Cancer

The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility and patient satisfaction with the Support through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance (STRONG) program. The program provides nutrition and supportive care for participants living with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ≥18 years old
• 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 or Spanish
• 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
• The last two exclusion criteria were included because investigators do not anticipate that these patients would benefit from additional nutrition intervention.