Understanding how other illnesses affect cancer survival
Categories: Patient & Carer
Researchers want to understand how other long-term illnesses can affect outcomes for people diagnosed with cancer. They hope this will identify who is most vulnerable so they can be better supported.
What's the title of the study?
How do other illnesses affect cancer survival?
What's the study about?
This study wants to better understand how other long-term illnesses can impact the outcome of someone's cancer diagnosis.
By the time they are diagnosed with cancer, some patients may have already developed other long-term illnesses. These other illnesses can impact the course of cancer. Patients and doctors needs to understand this impact to adapt healthcare choices and hospital visists.
The researchers have created a 5-question survey to better understand what matters to patients with multiple conditions. The responses to their survey will help shape their research proposal.
What are the criteria for taking part?
Anyone who is a patient or carer is eligible to take part.
What do I need to do?
To take part, you'll need to fill in an anonymous 5-question survey.
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