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Pilot Study Examines Telehealth Outreach Strategies for Lung Cancer Patients With Mental Health Needs

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14 June 2026

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Penn 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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