Metastatic Breast Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
The study will follow a descriptive design involving a survey. Data collection will involve paper based questionnaires. The questionnaires have been developed in conjunction with breast cancer support groups associated with the Irish Cancer Society and patients.
Detailed description
The purpose of the study is to identify and categorise the need of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) patients in Ireland with particular focus on; quality of life, symptom burden and access to and value of support available. The study also aims to evaluate future service developments that will provide support to these patients.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Cancer Trials Ireland
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Signed written informed consent * Clinical diagnosis of MBC * Female aged 18 years or older * Able to complete the questionnaires independently
Exclusion criteria
* Any patient who does not meet the above mentioned inclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Needs of MBC patients in Ireland | Following analysis of the questionnaires completed by the patients, estimated 24 months | The needs of MBC patients to be identified and categorised with particular focus on; quality of life, symptom burden and access to and value of available support |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Future service developments | Following analysis of the questionnaires completed by patients, estimated 24 months | Evaluation of future service developments that will provide support to these patients |
Countries
Ireland
Outcome results
None listed