The Centre for Drug Development (CDD) takes new drugs into early-phase clinical trials. They strive to design trials with the help and feedback of people affected by cancer to improve the experience for future participants. The team wanted to build on existing activities and develop ways for people affected by cancer to influence trial governance.
Members of our Involvement Network shared their views to help shape our thinking on this critical piece of work. Through consultations and surveys, we were able to gather your views on how people affected by cancer feel about environmental sustainability, and specifically your expectations around this subject at Cancer Research UK.
One of the ways we can help to reduce cancer inequalities is by making sure all our information is accessible. Last year, teams across Cancer Research UK launched a project to raise awareness of ways to stop smoking and encourage people to take action.
Over the past year, the Cancer Insight Panels have played a key role in supporting the Strategic Evidence team’s Inclusive Imagery project. The project started back in October 2022. Its goal was to create a bank of diverse, culturally sensitive photography that portrayed key moments in cancer screening and symptom investigation for use across our public, patient, and health professional content.
Cancer Research UK recently recruited new representatives to join their panel that supports research into early detection and prevention of cancer.
The Cancer Awareness in the Workplace programme works with companies across the UK to support employees to reduce their risk of cancer and take positive action for their health.
"The patient involvement team makes the process of being involved with the group easy. You feel that you’re making a real difference. We’re a diverse group in age, backgrounds, and of course cancer journeys."
Ally Boyle, Co-Chair of Cancer Research UK’s Early Detection and Prevention Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Panel, shares why involving patients in research decisions is not just important, but essential. find out why this panel is one of the most meaningful initiatives he’s ever been part of.
"It’s been great getting to meet the other panel members and hear their stories. We work together to bring change for everyone who may in the future be affected by cancer, including under-represented groups."
"What stood out to me most was that he didn’t want others to go through what he went through. That’s why I feel so strongly that lived experience must influence how we work - because Fraser saw the gaps, and in his short time, he tried to fix them, even while fighting for his own life."
"When I heard about the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Insights Panel, I knew instantly that I wanted to be part of it. For me, it’s important to give something back and be able to share my experiences and my voice in future projects and research."
"As a member of a minority community, I know that sometimes we’re not heard. It’s important to speak on behalf of those that are not able to do for themselves, for whatever reason."
