2023 Head & Neck Cancer Conference Guide Book

Can you help? We are seeking volunteers who
had radiotherapy for head and neck cancer while
lying down
The Study
Sheffield Hallam University and Leo Cancer Care are
seeking volunteers to participate in a research study
that considers a novel radiotherapy system where
patients are treated in an upright position on a special
chair rather than lying flat on a couch.
You are eligible to participate if you:
ü Had radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
ü Were treated lying flat on a couch
ü Can raise and lower yourself into a seated position
ü Have no major mobility issues
Involvement will require around 20 minutes of your time at the Swallows
conference, where you will:
• Read a participant information sheet and sign a consent form (5 mins)
• Experience sitting in the upright treatment chair for around 5 mins (you will
not be asked to wear a radiotherapy mask)
• Be given a questionnaire to complete at your leisure & return it to us (10 mins)
We would really appreciate your help as we assess patient views on this new form of
radiotherapy. As a small thank you, participants will receive a £15 One4All gift card,
covering a wide range of shops and restaurants.
There will also be an invitation to sign-up for a further online focus group exploring
patient experiences of head and neck radiotherapy.
If interested in taking part, please talk to the research team at your earliest
convenience, we will be based on the exhibition stage at the Swallows conference.
Or for further information, please email tracy.underwood@leocancercare.com
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