Study protocol: LIAM Mc trial (Linking In with Advice and supports for Men impacted by Metastatic cancer).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The significant increase in cancer survivorship rates necessitates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to supportive care services. This study seeks to assess the feasibility of introducing a Men's Health Initiative supportive care intervention program in Ireland.

Methods

This is a single-arm feasibility study involving a 12-week men's cancer survivorship programme alongside routine follow-up care in patients with advanced genitourinary malignancies. Men with advanced/metastatic genitourinary cancer (including prostate, kidney, urothelial tract, testicular or penile cancer), are eligible to enrol, with a target of 72 participants over a 2-year period. The intervention programme entails a twice-weekly physiotherapy-led exercise programme, along with dieteti

SUBMITTER: Noonan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11967965 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature