Pilot Study Collects Information on People’s Views of their Breast Cancer

By Tai Danielle Parks, LBBC Staff

A small pilot study will gather preliminary data to help researchers understand the experiences, attitudes and beliefs of individuals with breast cancer

Sponsored By: RAND Corporation

Click here to participate in the breast cancer attitude study.

RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research institution, is conducting a small pilot study to gather information about how individuals view breast cancer. The goal of the study is to understand the experiences, attitudes and beliefs about breast cancer among individuals with the disease.

The researchers conducting this pilot study plan to use the information gathered to create a larger study to examine the relationship between a person’s view of breast cancer and outcomes, such as treatment adherence, coping strategies, depression and functional activity.

Participation and Recruitment

Researchers are seeking 100 participants who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Participants must be age 18 or older.

Participants will be recruited through the Internet. Individuals who click on the link below will be taken directly to the survey. The first page of the survey is an informed consent form, which explains key facts about the study as well as the risks and benefits. Once you complete this form, you will be asked to complete a short, anonymous survey. You may skip any questions you do not want to answer and can stop the survey at anytime without penalty. The researchers will use the information provided for research purposes only.

For more information, contact: 310.393.0411

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