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Protocol No.
PSHCI-08-079
Prinicipal Investigator
Kass, Rena
Phase
Pilot
Age Group
Children
Scope
Local
Title
Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB)
Objective
Objectives
1. To establish a support group for children and families of women with cancer, with education, counseling and social networking opportunities for its members, to be based on the nationally renowned CLIMB program.
2. To provide parents with the tools they need to identify and manage the emotional impact their cancer diagnosis has on their children.
3. To reduce overall patient distress by addressing the wellbeing of their children. Reducing distress will enhance the decision making process and treatment compliance that is essential to optimize outcomes of cancer treatment.
Applicable Disease Sites
Brain and Nervous System

Breast - Female

Breast - Male

Cervix

Colon

Head and Neck

Kidney

Liver

Lung

Ovary

Pancreas

Prostate
Status
Open
Participating Institutions
Hershey Medical Center
Contact
Name
Rena Kass
Phone No.
+1 717-531-8815
Pager No.
3635
E-mail
rkass@hmc.psu.edu