Shaping research to raise awareness about alcohol and breast cancer

What’s the title of the study?

Alcohol consumption and breast cancer: supporting women to reduce alcohol consumption

What’s the study about?

Alcohol use is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer, as well as having many other health impacts. Women aged 40-65 drink more alcohol than younger women, and may benefit from reducing their drinking.

Many people are not aware that there is a link between alcohol use and breast cancer. This study aims to increase knowledge about alcohol use and the risk of breast cancer and to support women to reduce their drinking.

The researchers are inviting women to join the advisory group to help guide and inform this study.

Who can take part?

Women aged between 40-65 who have experience of breast cancer.

Why do you want me to be involved?

By sharing your experiences, you can help ensure that any messaging or intervention content in relation to alcohol use and the risk of breast cancer is appropriate and acceptable to women aged 40-65 years

What will you ask me to do?

You will work with researchers to help guide the research project. You will have input into how the project is managed and you will provide feedback on things like the information provided to participants. You will also help the research team to interpret the findings from the study.

The role involves attending six one-hour online meetings over a period of 12-months from March 2023.

You will be paid £25 for each meeting, plus £5 expenses.

How do I get involved?

You can find more information in the advisory group advert.

Please submit your expression of interest to Dr Jennifer Seddon at jseddon@brookes.ac.uk  by 16 March 2023.

Please include your contact details along with a brief paragraph to describe what makes you suitable for the role.

If you would like any further information on the project please contact Dr Jennifer Seddon who can answer any questions you may have.