Read some of the feedback we’ve received about the different Breast Cancer Voices are making to breast cancer research, care and support across the UK.
Emily King, Breast Cancer Now
Designing new sports bras for people affected by breast cancer
“It was a really simple process. I was really impressed with how many women provided in-depth feedback, which will be incredibly helpful in this project. The incredibly helpful and insightful feedback from the survey will be shared with M&S, to help ensure they are designing products based on the needs of women after surgery. Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this survey.
Beth Stacey, Breast Cancer Now
Help our volunteers understand the impact of social and financial challenges
“Through the involvement of Voices we were able to share differing experiences of breast cancer with our volunteers, to help deepen their understanding of the different issues affecting people, and to equip them to provide high quality support to those they may be supporting in their volunteer roles.”
Dr Micol Artom, NHS England
“The involvement of Voices in our project was extremely valuable. The research conducted with the members confirmed our assumptions about the best ways to refer people to a breast diagnostic clinic. Having this evidence will be very important in ensuring that we progress this project further. Thank you so much for taking the time to participate.”
Lucy Hocking, Breast Cancer Now
Understanding the impact of our services
“This was the first time we had Voices' involvement in thinking about our evaluation approach. It was really useful to get their reflections on how our services have impacted them and our current approach to evaluation, as well as gauge interest in getting involved more closely in evaluation design.”
Emma Davies, Oxford Brooked University
Supporting women to reduce alcohol intake and breast cancer risk
“Breast Cancer Now Voices participants have had a huge impact on our work. By generously sharing their experiences, we have been able to think more deeply about how we talk about a really sensitive topic. Voices participants have shaped our findings, and how we approach the next stages of our work. We also have a study advisory group member who is part of Voices, and she has been incredible.”
Karla Revell, University of Hull
Resilience in decision making for breast reconstruction
“Through Voices, we were able to recruit wonderful, insightful and forthcoming participants who wanted to share their experiences and were vital in pushing this project forward.”
Isabella Orford, Breast Cancer Now
Understanding which brands matter to you
“Understanding what companies help you gives us an insight as to who to partner with so our team can make more strategic partnerships in the future. Thank you to the Voices who took part, I look forward to working with you again in the future.”
Researcher
“Involving people with lived experience of breast cancer at the design stage of the trial has enabled us to design a clinical trial that will answer the questions that are important to patients. Listening to people from Voices and elsewhere transformed how this trial was designed.”
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