Cancer Patients: Share Your Experience Talking With Surgeons About Treatment Decisions
Surveys, Registries, Interviews
Survey for adults with cancer who discussed possible surgery with a surgeon
Study Contact Information:
Elise Fitzgerald
Medical Student Researcher
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 205-460—0316
Study PI: Dr. Kimberly Kopecky
University of Alabama at Birmingham
About the Study
We are studying how cancer patients experience conversations with their surgeons when making treatment decisions. We want to learn whether doctors ask about what matters most to patients and how these talks affect care choices. Adults diagnosed with cancer in the past 2 years who have met with a surgeon about possible cancer surgery can take part. Participation is a one-time, anonymous online survey that takes about 10 minutes.
This Study is Open To:
You may be eligible if you:
- Are aged 18 or older
- Were diagnosed with cancer within the past 2 years
- Have met with a surgeon to discuss possible cancer surgery
- Can complete a survey in English
This Study is NOT Open To:
You would not be eligible if you:
- Are under age 18
- Have not met with a surgeon about cancer care
- Were diagnosed more than 2 years ago
- Cannot complete the survey in English
What the Study Involves
This is a one-time anonymous online survey.
Participants will answer questions about:
- How surgery and treatment decisions were discussed
- Whether their personal values and priorities were discussed
- What made those conversations easier or harder
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. At the end, participants can choose whether to volunteer for an optional follow-up interview. The interview is not required and would be scheduled separately.
Take the survey here: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OmDi6x2VzojfmK
Lead Researchers/Study PI and Affiliation:
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kimberly Kopecky, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Student Investigator: Elise Fitzgerald, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study Contact Information:
Elise Fitzgerald
Medical Student Researcher
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 205-460—0316
Study PI: Dr. Kimberly Kopecky
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Surveys, Registries, Interviews
Survey for adults with cancer who discussed possible surgery with a surgeon
Study Contact Information:
Elise Fitzgerald
Medical Student Researcher
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 205-460—0316
Study PI: Dr. Kimberly Kopecky
University of Alabama at Birmingham