OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.~ARM I: Patients participate in PLAN intervention, consisting of 3 coaching sessions over 45-60 minutes each with a health coach.~ARM II: Patients receive usual care.~After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 1 week and then at 3 months.
This trial tests whether Planning for Your Advance Care Needs (PLAN) intervention works to enhance Latino patients' understanding of and engagement in advanced care planning. The PLAN intervention may be an effective method to help people with cancer plan for and talk about advance care planning (the care they would want if they were unable to communicate) with their loved ones and doctors.