Improve breast cancer hormone test practices in Tanzania
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study evaluates how to improve testing of hormone receptors (which helps guide breast cancer treatment) in Tanzania. It uses interviews or focus groups with breast cancer survivors, advocates, and healthcare workers, plus reviews of existing medical records.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older
- You live in Tanzania (citizen or permanent resident)
- You can take part as a breast cancer survivor, patient advocate, or key healthcare worker involved in breast cancer care
- If you’re a healthcare worker: you’ve worked at a partner hospital/lab for over 12 months and help deliver care
- You can consent and you speak English and/or Swahili
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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