The Perspectives of Haematological Cancer Patients on Tissue Banking.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high level of support for tissue banking has been identified amongst both the general public and patients. However, much debate remains about the regulatory framework of tissue banks.

Objective

This study explored the views of haematological cancer patients regarding tissue banking and how tissue banks should operate.

Methods

Haematological cancer patients from three outpatient clinics in Australia completed a questionnaire examining their preferences for tissue banking as well as items about their sociodemographic characteristics, disease and treatment history.

Results

The majority of participants (95%) reported being willing to allow their leftover tissue to be used for medical research. Three quarters (76%) supported the idea of their medical re

SUBMITTER: Turon H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5315074 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature