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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


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
Phone: 205-460—0316
Study PI: Dr. Kimberly Kopecky
University of Alabama at Birmingham

About the Study

NOTE: This study is no longer recruiting people. 

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.

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:

NOTE: This study is no longer recruiting people. 

 

You may be eligible if you:

This Study is Not Open To:

NOTE: This study is no longer recruiting people. 

 

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.