Take part in an interview about access to breast cancer support in Scotland

What’s the title of the study? 

Phase 2: Exploring barriers and facilitators to help-seeking behaviour in rural and urban women with breast cancer in Scotland 

What’s the project about? 

Researchers want to know if living in the city or countryside in Scotland affects whether or not women with breast cancer seek help.

They're interviewing women across Scotland about their experiences. The researchers hope that this project will help improve cancer services in Scotland to make sure that women can be diagnosed early and improve their experiences of cancer treatment and care. 

Who’s organising it? 

Name of project lead: Rachel Tulloch 

Job title: Trainee Health Psychologist (MSc graduate) 

Organisation: University of Derby 

Email address: rachel.tulloch3@gmail.com 

Who can take part? 

You can take part if you live in Scotland and were diagnosed with breast cancer at least a year ago, including  

• DCIS  
• Stage 1, 2 or 3 primary breast cancer  
• A local or regional recurrence of primary breast cancer  
• Secondary breast cancer  

Unfortunately, people outside Scotland or those unable to give informed consent are not eligible.

Why do you want me to be involved? 

By sharing your experiences, you’ll help researchers understand what makes it easier or harder to get help for breast cancer in your community. Your insights will help shape more tailored support and services for women like you across Scotland.

What will you ask me to do? 

If you decide to take part, the researcher will arrange a 1 hour interview. These interviews will be held online using Microsoft Teams at a time that works for you.

Before the interview, you’ll be sent an information sheet and consent form. They’ll also send you some questions about you and the questions they’ll ask in the interview, to help you prepare.

In the interview, you’ll be asked about your diagnosis, support networks, and whether where you live has affected your ability to seek help. The interview will be transcribed, and you will receive a copy of your interview transcript on completion.

How do I get involved? 

If you have any questions, or would like to take part, please email Rachel Tulloch at r.tulloch2@derby.ac.uk.  

She’ll send you more information and a short online form to complete.

When’s the deadline? 

This study is ongoing.