ASCENT Intervention for Brain Tumor Patients

This study — called ASCENT — is testing a supportive care program designed to help patients newly diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor cope with the emotional and practical challenges of their illness. The program aims to reduce distress and improve quality of life during a very difficult time. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You are a patient at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center - You have been diagnosed with a malignant (cancerous) primary brain tumor within the past 6 months - You are able to communicate in English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to give informed consent due to severe cognitive impairment - You have moderate to severe difficulty understanding spoken or written language (aphasia) - You are currently in hospice care or about to enter hospice care Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.