The patient experience of radiotherapy for breast cancer: A qualitative investigation as part of the SuPPORT 4 All study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast cancer is a global health problem with 2.09 million cases of breast cancer diagnosed worldwide in 2018. With an increase in breast cancer survival attention has now focussed on the impact treatment side effects can have on the quality of life for women during survivorship. The aim of the SuPPORT 4 All project is to develop a support bra for use during radiotherapy, that can reduce normal tissue toxicity (for women with larger breasts) and provide accuracy, dignity and modesty for all women. The first stage of the project involved a co-design process to understand the current patient experience where no support bra or modesty device is used.

Method

A participatory co-design methodology was adopted. Workshops were held with patient representatives (n = 9) t

SUBMITTER: Probst H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8063584 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature