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Integration of supportive care in routine oncology practice\u2014or primary palliative care\u2014remains limited. Oncology encounters prioritize clinical agendas, leaving little time for supportive care and setting the stage for adverse outcomes. This study pilot tested a primary palliative care communication intervention, PRECURSOR (NCT05995860), using a nonrandomized (10 usual care control, 10 intervention) approach in a gynecology oncology clinic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PRECURSOR combines a brief Freelisting activity\u2014used to elicit communication intentions about supportive oncology needs among patients, caregivers, and providers\u2014with an educational handout on the five domains of supportive oncology needs. Primary outcomes were feasibility (\u226525% enrollment rate; \u22654 enrollments\/month) and acceptability (overall and by component). 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