STRONG Program for Cancer Patients

STRONG-PD: Support Through Remote Observation And Nutrition Guidance (STRONG) Program For Cancer Patients With Peritoneal Disease

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 nutrition support for participants living with gastrointestinal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and surgical treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Gastrointestinal Cancer diagnosis (e.g., colon cancer, appendiceal cancer)
• Peritoneal disease diagnosis
• Received Cytoreductive Surgery and Heated Intra-Peritoneal Chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) for curative intent at Moffitt
• Transitioned to an oral diet post-surgery
• 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 secondary primary cancer
• Receipt of parenteral or enteral nutrition after surgery