Researching areas others don't
Completed research funded by Dimbleby Cancer Care
Maggie Evans, Academic Unit of Primary Care, University of Bristol
Complementary therapies (CTs) and supportive cancer care: towards integration and holistic care? A qualitative study of patients and professionals
Professor Sheila Payne, International Observatory on End of Life Care, Lancaster University
Ethnicity and Cancer: examining psychosocial transitions for older people
Dr Marc Serfaty, School of Mental Health Sciences, Royal Free and University College London Medical School
Helping with Touch or Talk (TOT): Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial to examine the clinical and cost effectiveness of aromatherapy massage versus cognitive behaviour therapy in patients in cancer/palliative care.
Dr Louise Jones, School of Mental Health Sciences, Royal Free and University College London Medical School
Advance Care Planning in Advanced Cancer – can it be achieved? A patient preference trial of a care planning discussion
Dr George Walker, Rowcroft Hospice, Devon
Preferred Place of Death: Factors influencing actual versus preferred place of death and the decision making process
Professor Nicky Britten, Institute of Health & Social Care Research, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth
A qualitative synthesis of the use of complementary and alternative medicine after a diagnosis of cancer.
Researching areas others don't
Only around 5% of cancer research spending in the UK is on care.
DCC provides up to £1m annually for research into cancer care & support.
Care centres that go beyond medical treatment
Over a quarter of people living with cancer receive no support other than treatment.
DCC's centres provide a range of care, comfort & support that goes beyond just treatment
Dimbleby Cancer Care has a small number of staff, therefore our ability to answer detailed questions on cancer care, symptoms or treatments is limited. However we are pleased to try and help you, by directing you to others who may be able to help.