What helps or hinders a breast cancer referral? a study listens to Women's stories
NCT ID NCT06701019
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores the experiences of women who saw their GP with a breast health concern and were referred to a specialist. Through interviews and focus groups, researchers aim to uncover what helped or hindered the referral process. The goal is to inform medical education and develop tools to improve timely referrals for suspected breast cancer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could point toward better GP training and tools to improve early breast cancer referrals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small qualitative study with only 40 participants, so findings may not apply to all women or regions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Nottingham
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom
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