Improving waiting times for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
Join a patient advisory panel for a research project looking at reducing waiting times for cancer diagnosis and treatment in England.
What's the project about?
Researchers are investigating how to improve health systems so that more people can be diagnosed quicker, and get fast access to treatment. They want to understand what types of cancers have worse outcomes if treatment is delayed, why delays happen, and what helps systems work well.
They’re setting up a patient advisory board to help guide the research and ensure it reflects the priorities of people affected by breast cancer.
Who's organising it?
Name of project lead: Yuki Alencar
Job title: TACTIC PPI Lead
Organisation: London School of Hygiene of Tropical Medicine
Email address: yuki.alencar@lshtm.ac.uk
Who can take part?
You can join the panel if you have personal experience of breast cancer, either through your own diagnosis, or that of a friend or family member.
Why do you want me to be involved?
By joining the panel, you can help make sure that the research meets the needs and benefits people affected by breast cancer.
What will you ask me to do?
The panel will meet several times a year for the next 3 years (2026-2028). As a panel member, you’ll hear about the study’s progress and have the chance to ask questions and give feedback on the research or any planned activities.
There will also be ad hoc opportunities to follow project progress, contribute to discussions and interact with the other members of the panel.
Meetings will be in-person and online. Travel expenses for any in-person meetings will be covered. You don’t have to have any expertise or previous experience to take part.
How do I get involved?
If you’d like to join, or have any questions, please contact Yuki at yuki.alencar@lshtm.ac.uk.
When's the deadline?
15 May 2026
Get involved
Become a patient advocate for the project and help ensure that the project meets the needs of patients and reduces waiting times for cancer treatment in England.