Our research
Around 2 million people are living with or beyond cancer in the UK and this figure is rising by more than 3% per year (Macmillan, 2008). Whilst increasing survival rates are to be celebrated, the experiences and needs of those who have completed their primary cancer treatment are relatively neglected (DoH, 2007).
Health professionals may be unaware of who is struggling with problems (Maher & Makin, 2007). Self management support can increase quality of life (QoL) and confidence in managing problems associated with cancer (Lev et al, 2001). Our research programme will identify who is most likely to need self management support following primary treatment and what forms this should take.
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MSRG Core Projects:
CREW (ColoREctal Wellbeing Study)
A cohort study to explore recovery of health and well-being following primary treatment of colorectal cancer
Online Survey
An online survery to find out how people manage cancer and cancer related problems in the 12 months following initial cancer treatment
Online Intervention
Development and testing of an online intervention to support self management of fatigue related problems following primary cancer treatment
Completed MSRG Core Projects:
Systematic appraisal of research evidence for 'Impact of cancer on everyday life'
Exploring strategies people use to self manage problems experienced after cancer treatment
Systematic review of psychosocial implications of long term survival from cancer
Supporting self management of people affected by cancer: systematic review of the evidence
