An interview about new romantic relationships after breast cancer treatment

What’s the title of the study?

Exploring the experiences of women in navigating new romantic relationships following breast cancer treatment.

What’s the project about?

Currently there is not a lot of support for women who are feeling uncertain around intimacy and relationships following breast cancer treatment. 

In this project, the researchers want to interview 15 women who have formed a new romantic relationship after finishing their treatment for primary breast cancer. 

They hope that this research will help them develop resources and support for women around romantic relationships after primary breast cancer. 

Who’s organising it?

Name of project lead: Charlotte Booker

Job title: MSc student

Organisation: University of the West of England

Email address: Charlotte2.Booker@live.uwe.ac.uk

Who can take part?

You can take part if you:

• Are an English speaking female
• Are over 18 years old 
• Have been in a new romantic relationship after receiving breast cancer treatment (you don’t still need to be in this relationship)

Please note the researchers are not looking to speak to women who are in the same relationship as they were during treatment. 

Why do you want me to be involved?

By taking part, you’ll help the researchers understand more about what support could help women who are struggling with forming new romantic relationships after primary breast cancer.

What will you ask me to do?

If you choose to take part, you will be invited to take part in an online interview via Microsoft Teams. This will take around 45 to 90 minutes but there is no fixed time limit. 

You'll be asked about about your experience of forming a new romantic relationship following treatment for primary breast cancer. This will include how you told that partner about your cancer and how you navigated intimacy. 

You will also be asked to briefly answer some questions about previous relationships and dating. 

You do not need to answer any questions you do not feel comfortable answering.  

To thank you for taking part, you’ll be entered into a raffle draw to win a £40 Love2Shop voucher.

How do I get involved?

If you would like to take part, please email Charlotte at Charlotte.Booker2@live.uwe.ac.uk for more information on this project.

When’s the deadline?

30 June 2025