Have your say on heart health after radiotherapy for cancers in the chest, like lung or oesophagus cancer
Join a 90 minute discussion session on Thursday 26 March 2026 (6.30 - 8.00pm) to share your views
Link to organisation:
Full description:
Radiotherapy is a common cancer treatment, but treatment to the chest can sometimes affect the heart, with problems developing months or years later.
Our research team wants to understand who may be most at risk and why.
We’re looking for patients or carers with experience of lung, oesophageal, or other chest cancers to share their views and experiences.
The session will take place in person in central Manchester.
Opportunity Deadline
20th March 2026
Payment:
£41.30
Expenses:
Reasonable expenses up to £20
Organisation
NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - Cancer Advance RT Theme
The Manchester BRC has a vision to drive health improvements and lasting change for all through creative, inclusive and proactive research that identifies and bridges gaps between new discoveries and individualised care.
Our Cancer Advance RT Theme aims to enhance and personalise advanced radiotherapy techniques to increase survival rates whilst reducing side effects.
Details
Topic:
Cancer
Location:
North West
Involvement type:
Designing and managing
What support is offered?
You\'ll be given a key contact who will be on hand to provide you with the background to the study, give you an update on work so far and answer any questions you may have as you get involved.
Can the work be done from home?
No
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
