Exploring research participation among (UK) cancer patients: analysis of a national survey and an in-depth interview study

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 Breast and urological cancer patients had the highest and lowest proportions of research discussion.
 

Since your diagnosis, has anyone discussed with you whether you would like to take part in cancer research?

Overall, 30.4 % of respondents (n = 20,356) reported that, since their diagnosis, someone had discussed with them whether they would like to take part in cancer research.

Did you go on to take part in cancer research?

Of the 20,356 patients with whom research participation was discussed, 62.3 % (n = 12,682) reported that they went on to take part.