Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinicians (Part I/II/III): MD Anderson medical oncologists and APPs who provide care to patients with advanced cancer 2. Patients (Part I/II/III): Age 18 or over * Diagnosis of advanced cancer (i.e., metastatic, relapsed, and/or incurable disease as defined by the treating oncologist) who has received at least 2 lines of palliative systemic therapy\* * Patient-rated ECOG performance status of 1-3 for Part I/II and 2-3 for Part III * Able to make treatment decisions based on the clinical judgement of the oncology team * English speaking * patient has started, is receiving, and/or has completed second-line palliative systemic therapy or beyond 3. Caregivers (Part I/II/III): * Age 18 or older * Currently a primary caregiver to a patient who satisfies the patient eligibility criteria listed above * For the study purposes, a primary caregiver is defined as: * someone who provides physical, emotional, decisional and/or logistical assistance to the patient regularly (e.g. daily, weekly); * can be a family member, friend, or other individual in a close relationship with the patient; * must be identified by the patient and self-identify as the primary person providing caregiving support to the patient * Able to provide informed consent and participate in the study * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: Any patient who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * (Part I/II/III): Diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia requiring a surrogate decision maker as determined by the clinical team * (Part III only): Participants in Part I and II