The Scalable TELeheaLth Cancer CARe (STELLAR) Center is one of four National Cancer Institute (NCI) Telehealth Research Centers of Excellence (TRACE).

The  STELLAR Program is an integrated healthy lifestyle telehealth program designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. Our central mission is to increase the accessibility of equitable health support and resources for cancer survivors within Northwestern Medicine’s network. Based at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, our multi-faceted objectives include:

• Demonstrating the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the STELLAR health promotion programs
• Eliminating disparities in health promotion access and outcomes among cancer survivors
• Establishing funding models that guarantee the program’s sustainability within Northwestern Medicine
• Disseminating the STELLAR program across TRACE and NCI-designated cancer centers

Spanning over the course of 9 months, trial participants are randomly assigned to one of two distinct study arms. One arm involves telehealth sessions with a health promotionist, fostering a close and supportive partnership between participants and health coaches across a sequence of 12 remote sessions. The second arm offers a self-guided avenue, empowering participants with personalized tools for self-paced progress. Our overarching initiative is firmly committed to delivering a comprehensive approach to accessible cancer survivorship care, providing support to cancer survivors as they strive to achieve and uphold healthy lifestyles.

Want to learn more about the STELLAR program as a potential participant or provider?
Contact the STELLAR Program at stellar@northwestern.edu or 312-503-1119.