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Cancer Patients: Share Your Experience Talking With Surgeons About Treatment Decisions

https://www.facingourrisk.org/research-clinical-trials/study/374/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.

What the Study Involves

This is a one-time anonymous online survey.

Participants will answer questions about:

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

This Study is Open To:

You may be eligible if you:

This Study is Not Open To:

You would not be eligible if you:

About FORCE

FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.