Chemotherapy and sources of information

We are conducting a research study investigating how the different sources of information people encounter prior to undergoing chemotherapy can influence expectation and subsequent experience of side effects arising from chemotherapy.

During this study you will be asked about the sources of information you used to understand your treatment (e.g., doctors, family, social media) as well as what side- effects you expected and experienced as a result of chemotherapy. 

Eligibility

We are seeking English speaking adults aged 18 and over who have undergone their first experience with chemotherapy for cancer in the last 12 months. This includes combined chemoradiation therapy or if you have undergone radiation therapy post-chemotherapy. Both neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy is acceptable.
People that received their chemotherapy in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada or the United States are eligible.
Adults who have undertaken Immunotherapy and other targeted treatments are not eligible for this particular study. 

How to participate

Assess if you are eligible here: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bZTv2tMfS9IJqC?source=usyd

Contact the researchers here: cosette.saunders@sydney.edu.au

 

Ethics committee approval number: HREC 2024/070