Pilot Study Examines Telehealth Outreach Strategies for Lung Cancer Patients With Mental Health Needs
247 Health News Editorial
·14 June 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsPenn Medicine researchers are testing whether enhanced outreach strategies can improve lung cancer patients' engagement with telehealth mental health services. The pilot study examines collaborative care delivery for depression and anxiety in oncology settings.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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