The effects of structured follow-up from primary care for patients during their cancer journey. A randomized controlled trial.

INTERVENTION: 1) Time out consultation with general practitioner 2) Home visits by Homecare Oncology Nurse CONDITION: Cancer ; ; PRIMARY OUTCOME: 1) Patient satisfaction with care; ; 2) Health care utilisation SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1) Health related quality of life ; ; 2) Employment ; ; 3) Effect on patient empowerment ; ; 4) Shared decision making ; ; 5) Mental health ; INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1) Newly diagnosed with the following types of cancer: breast cancer, colorectal cancer, gynaecologic cancer, lung cancer or melanoma. 2) Cancer therapy is to be initiated with curative intent. 3) Patients’ general practitioner participates in the GRIP study. 4) Patient is 18 years old or older. 5) Inclusion within two weeks after diagnosis.