Prospective study reveals barriers and key information needs for patients with secondary breast cancer in the UK, indicating a need for improved access to research.
This is the largest UK prospective study in regards to the views of MBC patients towards research. It demonstrates keenness to be involved in research, but participants face barriers as well as a lack of opportunity for participation. Key messages include importance of clinical staff in providing research information, need to develop patient accessible information, and to support travel costs. Improvements within the UK health care system are necessary to enable MBC patients to have equitable access to clinical research.
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