This study assesses the level of distress felt by cancer patients due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Researchers also want to learn if patients prefer to receive supportive care (palliative care) in person or through telemedicine (visits by phone or video call, such as Zoom). Information from this study may help doctors better understand how COVID-19 has affected patients with advanced cancer, patients' perceptions of telehealth, and may help clinicians tailor care to patients' needs during the pandemic.
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Assessment of attitudes and beliefs of patients' level of distress and incidence of stressors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, measured by survey.
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Assessment of patients' overall preference and perceptions towards palliative telemedicine vs in person visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year