A study exploring the influence of social networks and relationships for cancer survivors
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This study looked at how social networks affect how people cope after treatment for cancer. It was for people who had finished their cancer treatment.
The study was open for people to join between 2015 and 2016. The research team published the results in 2022. There is a link to more information in the ‘Summary of results’ section below.
More about this trial
It is common for people to need support with their health and wellbeing after they finish cancer treatment.
The social networks people have can influence how they manage their needs. Social networks can include:
- social media such as Facebook or X (Twitter)
- support from healthcare staff or carers
- using the computer to find information
- talking to friends, family and work colleagues
- going to a hobby group, gym or sports club
People taking part in this study filled out questionnaires. These asked about:
- their recovery after treatment
- their different social networks
- how they had been coping since treatment
The research team then interviewed a small number of people taking part. They talked about their experiences in more depth. This was to find out more about their social networks and how they were coping.
The main aims of this study were to find out:
- more about people’s social networks and relationships
- how these can influence self management of health needs
Summary of results
We aim to add a lay summary of results to all the studies on our database. Unfortunately we have not been able to include a summary for this one.
There is more information about the results in the link below.
Please note, the information we link to here is not in plain English. It has been written for healthcare professionals and researchers.
Influence of social networks on cancer survivors' self-management support: A mixed methods study
G Howard-Jones and others
European Journal of Cancer Care, 2021. Volume 31, issue 3.
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How to join a clinical trial
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Chief Investigator
Dr Gillian Howard-Jones
Supported by
Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
If you have questions about the trial please contact our cancer information nurses
Freephone 0808 800 4040
