Advocacy, Partnership, Outreach, and Yielding Optimized Care for Oncology Patients

Advocacy, Partnership, Outreach, and Yielding Optimized Care for Oncology Patients (APOYO): A Community Health Worker Intervention for Latinx Colorectal Cancer Patients

This study is a pilot feasibility randomized trial involving newly diagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who identify as Latinx. The study aims to leverage existing academic-community partnerships in Santa Clara County to develop and evaluate a multi-level community health worker/promotora (CHW/P) navigator intervention. If found effective, APOYO has the potential to affect clinical outcomes for Latinx colorectal cancer patients both directly and indirectly, including improving health-related quality of life, health care utilization, and reducing social needs.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. New diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer in the last 30 days
2. Identify as Latinx/Hispanic/Latino
3. Aged 18 years or older
4. Reside in and planning to receive care in Santa Clara County
5. Ability to understand and the willingness to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to speak and understand either Spanish or English
2. Any concurrent malignancy other than nonmelanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix. Patients with any previous malignancy without evidence of disease for >3 years will be allowed to enter the study