Research participation opportunity: body image and cancer-related lymphoedema

A team at DCU are conducting research, funded by the Irish Cancer Society, examining how body image issues are experienced over time by individuals with cancer-related lymphoedema.

The specific aims of this research programme are:

1. To track how body image issues are experienced over time by individuals with cancer-related lymphoedema. 
2. To explore the personal impact of body image from the perspective of such individuals.

The research will involve:

1. A series of surveys with individuals with cancer-related lymphoedema. 
2. Focus groups with individuals with cancer-related lymphoedema.

You are eligible to take part if:

1. You can provide informed consent.
2. You are aged 18 or over.
3. You are able to read/write English.
4. You have been told by a health professional within the past 12 months thatyou have cancer-related lymphoedema symptoms. 

The research team are starting recruitment and would be delighted if you or someone you know were interested in participating. 

For further details and more information, please contact Emma Byrne at emma.byrne83@mail.dcu.ie or 083 0953847. 

You can also connect with the research team on Facebook and Twitter.