Cancer Council NSW

False-positive screening mammography and risk of incident breast cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract False-positive (FP) mammography, usually considered a harm of screening, may be predictive of future breast cancer (BC) risk. This systematic review aimed to quantify the risk of developing BC after a FP relative to a negative result. We searched MEDLINE, Pre-MEDLINE, EM...

Evaluating the use, acceptability, usability, and perceptions of melanoma risk prediction tools for estimating melanoma risk among the community and patients in Australia: a mixed methods study

Abstract Background To identify high-risk individuals, melanoma risk prediction tools have been developed. However, little is known about their use in practice by patients and the community. We assessed the use, usability and acceptability of two validated melanoma risk predictio...

Operationalizing fear of cancer recurrence care: a modified Delphi study establishing a consensus-based clinical pathway for Danish cancer survivors

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a prevalent concern among cancer survivors. Although evidence-based FCR guidelines exist, their implementation requires further operationalization. This study aimed to establish expert consensus on a clinical pathway to o...

Giddy up! Can We Reduce Dropouts in a Discrete-Choice Experiment by Including an Encouraging Message? A Randomised Trial

Background: Discrete-choice experiments (DCEs) are valuable in establishing health preferences. However, their repetitive nature may cause dropouts. Aim: Does an encouraging ‘giddy-up’ message improve completion rates, data quality and respondent experience? Design: Two online DC...

Lived experience leadership in cancer research: a scoping review of conceptual definitions, roles, responsibilities, and impacts

Abstract Background The meaningful integration of lived experience expertise into cancer research is increasingly recognized as essential to improving research relevance, quality, and impact. However, the extent to which people with lived experience of cancer hold leadership role...