Loughborough University research

We are looking at the effects of breast cancer treatment on patients' ability to manage their daily tasks. Research suggests that some patients receiving chemotherapy treatment may experience side effects such as memory and concentration problems and we want to find out more about this. We would like to invite ladies with breast cancer about to receive chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy treatment to take part so that we can compare their experiences over time and between the two treatment groups.

The study involves answering a questionnaire before treatment starts, and then 4, 8, and 12 months later, all through pre-paid envelopes or online. Your participation will give an insight into the effects of cancer treatment which will provide valuable information about the experiences of breast cancer patients. This will enable better information to be available to cancer patients, healthcare professionals, employers and the general public. In time, we hope that intervention and rehabilitation programmes will be designed to support cancer patients coping with treatment side effects. In return for your time and help we will send a summary of our findings.

 If you have any questions or would like to receive an information and questionnaire pack in the post please contact:

 Catherine Lawrence (tel: 01509 228151; email: C.L.Lawrence@lboro.ac.uk).

You can also access further information here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/loughboroughuniversityRTQ and the questionnaire itself is here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/loughboroughuniversityT1