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Stratification Factors
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Treatment/Follow-up
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Drug Information
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Pathology Considerations
Records/Data Collection Procedures
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Appendices

 

Chapter 2A: Measuring Cancer Anorexia/Cachexia: A Case Study: Test Schedule
 

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Tests and procedures
7 days prior to registration
Weekly x 4 for first month
Monthly while receiving study medication 4
 History and exam,  weight, PS
X
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X
 Weight (Appendix II)
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X
X

 Patient completed  QOL FAACT  (Appendix III)

X
X
X
 Patient Questionnaire  (Appendix I)
X3
X
X
 Albumin
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(optional)
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X1
(optional)
 Serum pregnancy  test2
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 IL-6 levels5
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1. Every two months after the first month.


2. For women of childbearing potential only.


3. Note that questions 9 -16 cannot be answered prior to study treatment.

4. The study medication has been packaged as a 30-day supply; therefore, it will be necessary to call the Randomization Center monthly to obtain new treatment bottle numbers.


5. Research test, no patient change, 5 ml of serum stored at -70°C. Under extenuating circumstances, patient enrollment in the translational component may be waived by calling the NCCTG Operations Office. See Section 14 and Appendix V (Serum Specimen Logistics - not available Online).


6. At one month only.

 

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