HAVE you been diagnosed with cancer in the past six years?
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Charles Sturt University PhD student Ruth Jones is looking for local residents aged 18-70 who have been diagnosed with the disease to participate in a research project.
The aim of the project is to develop an understanding of the experiences local people have had relating to their diagnosis.
“It is really an opportunity to get their stories out there about being diagnosed with cancer,” Ms Jones said.
People involved in the study will be asked about their experiences leading up to the diagnosis, including the changes they noticed in their bodies and what prompted them to seek treatment.
They will also be asked about the moment they were told they had cancer.
Ideally Ms Jones would like to see people who are in remission, but those still fighting cancer are welcome to participate and share their experiences.
“In doing the research, reading the literature already available, people have actually spoken about how therapeutic it is talking about it,” Ms Jones said.
Participants can disclose their stories in a very private manner.
Ms Jones is a registered nurse and has a masters degree in cancer research, so she is very understanding and sympathetic of participants’ situations. She hopes to see a minimum of 10 people in the study from a range of ages, genders and types of cancers.
To get involved in the study, contact Ms Jones on 0408 618 472. Consent forms will be provided that explain the process and ensure confidentiality.
