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A study looking at improving support for women with breast cancer from the first symptom to diagnosis

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Phase 1/2

Details

This study looked at women’s experiences of a recent breast cancer diagnosis. The researchers wanted to find out how to improve support for other women when they find a possible symptom of breast cancer.

Cancer Research UK supported this study as part of the National Awareness and Early Detection Initiative (NAEDI).

Recruitment start: 7 February 2012

Recruitment end: 31 March 2014

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Prof Emma Ream

Supported by

Department of Health

Economic and Social Research Council

Health & Social Care R&D Public Health Agency Northern Ireland

King's College London

National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative (NAEDI)

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Scottish Government

Wales Office of Research and Development

Last reviewed: 9 October 2017

CRUK internal database number: 9040

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