Join a focus group about reducing barriers for breast reconstruction

What’s the title of the study?

Reducing barriers to breast reconstruction in a multi-ethnic population

What’s the project about?

Women from ethnic minority populations can have worse experiences of breast cancer treatment and support. This includes facing barriers to making informed choices around breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

Researchers are developing resources to support and empower women from different ethnic groups when making decisions around breast reconstruction. They hope it will improve the experiences of people diagnosed with breast cancer, especially those from underserved communities. 

They’re holding a focus group to understand the experiences of black women to help develop these resources.

Who’s organising it?

Name of project lead: Krishna Patel

Job title: Community engagement officer

Organisation: The University of Leicester, Centre for Ethnic Health Research

Email address: kp401@leicester.ac.uk

Phone number: 07502 596 049

Who can take part?

This focus group is open to women from Black African or Caribbean communities. 

Why do you want me to be involved? 

By sharing your experience, you’ll help the researchers understand how women make choices about breast reconstruction. This will help the researchers develop resources that effectively empower women to make these decisions. 

What will you ask me to do?

The researchers would like to invite you to an in-person focus group on Tuesday 5 August in Leicester.

At the focus group you’ll discuss questions around breast cancer and mastectomies and how people make decisions. This will help inform the resources the researchers are developing. 

How do I get involved?

If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Krishna by emailing kp401@leicester.ac.uk or by calling 07502 596 049.

When’s the deadline?

27 July 2025