What is breast cancer screening? The chances of dying from breast cancer are reduced by finding and treating it early. One way of detecting breast cancer early is by inviting women to have a screening test called a mammogram (an x-ray photo of the breast). Any medical intervention has benefits ... READ MORE
Current opportunities for patient and public involvement
INVOLVEMENT CATEGORIES
Ageing | Blood | Brain | Cancer | COVID-19 | Infection | Mental Health | Neurological Conditions | Other | Rare Diseases | Stroke | Women's Health | ALLListings for Cancer
Input for PPI and plain English section for a research proposal to Blood Cancer UK
I am seeking a member of the public or a patient representative, preferably someone who has been affected by leukaemia or another blood cancer, or a family member of someone affected by leukaemia. I would like to submit a fellowship proposal to Blood Cancer UK to study how the environment in the ... READ MORE
Imaging for sarcoma
We are seeking adults who are interested to learn more about imaging for cancer and how research is progressing the use of imaging for personalised medicine. This work specifically focuses on sarcoma and PET/CT imaging – a specific type of imaging used primarily for cancer. PPI contributors would ... READ MORE
Seeking children and young people who have been bereaved
What’s the project? This research project is about trying to better understand the types of experiences of children and young people who have been bereaved. It is normal to experience grief after someone close to us dies and we can all experience grief in different ways. There is often a lot of ... READ MORE
Improving cancer care
Are you: Between 35 and 50 years old? Interested in improving cancer care? Happy to give your thoughts? In our department we have lots of scientists and doctors building projects. What we need are members of the public. Would you like to help us plan what we do next? Your role: ... READ MORE