Breast Cancer in England survey 2008
In 2008 Breast Cancer Care surveyed breast cancer patients across England. We’d like to thank the 849 people who took the time to complete the questionnaire. The information you gave is vital in improving the treatment, care and support for people living with breast cancer.
The results showed that the NHS should be congratulated on the high standard of treatment and care experienced by the majority of those who completed this survey.
Key findings included:
- people’s experiences of the NHS were generally positive – 88 per cent of respondents were ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ with their overall treatment and care since their diagnosis.
Some areas of concern:
- 57 per cent of respondents were ‘very’ or ‘a little’ concerned about follow-up services provided at the end of hospital-based treatment (including information on symptoms that may be of concern, emotional support, who to contact between appointments and length of time between appointments)
- a high number of respondents (around 40 per cent) did not have enough emotional support or information on support services
- nearly 60 per cent of respondents had too little information on finance and employment
- 53 per cent of respondents had ‘too little’ information on awareness surrounding the prevention and treatment of lymphoedema
- 34 per cent of respondents said that their care was ‘never’, ‘rarely’ or ‘sometimes’ provided by a communicative and coordinated team.
You can find a full copy of the England Health Check: Breast Cancer in England Survey 2008 summary and recommendations in the list of related media below.
England Health Check was the third in our series of Health Check reports examining the experiences of people with breast cancer across the UK. To view Health Check Cymru and Health Check Scotland open the related documents below.
Related documents
Spotlight campaign
Improve care for patients with secondary breast cancer
