Effectiveness of and variation in chemotherapy for bowel cancer in England
A study on chemotherapy use after bowel cancer surgery and how it affects outcomes
Link to organisation:
Full description:
After surgery for bowel cancer, patients are offered certain chemotherapy types and regimens to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back. However, people may get shorter or longer treatment than recommended, or have their treatment changed or stopped. The study will examine how long chemotherapy is given, how treatment is modified in practice, and whether these patterns vary between patient groups or NHS providers, and whether differences affect survival or toxicity outcomes.
Opportunity Deadline
10th June 2026
Payment:
At this proposal development stage, involvement is voluntary. We are seeking one-off input (e.g. a short 30 minute discussion and feedback on a brief summary) and do not have funding available. If the project is funded, patient and public involvement will be embedded throughout, and contributors will be paid for their time in line with national guidance.
Expenses:
NA
Organisation
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Higher education and research university
Details
Topic:
Cancer
Location:
UK wide
Involvement type:
Reviewing
What support is offered?
NA
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
