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Surveys & Research
The Cancer Support Association regularly conducts surveys of members of the Association and online subscribers to gauge their response to services provided by the CSA. Survey results and all comments are collated and considered by the staff and management committee to ensure services and information provided by the Association remain aligned with members' needs, interests and expectations.
CSA also partners with other organisations to conduct research and surveys which may be of benefit to members, cancer patients in general, health professionals and others.
'Live Life Now' Survey
The views of 205 cancer patients on key aspects of life have been surveyed and compiled in a research document called "Live Life Now."
The study, conducted during June/July 2009 by the Cancer Support Association and Wire Surveys, asked the 205 respondents 25 questions relating to the important aspects of life - the main theory behind the research is that a cancer diagnosis puts a lot of life's important aspects into focus, and that this information can be used as a sort of "self help" guide for non-patients who are caught up in the daily grind.
The results reveal some interesting insights into life, covering health, lifestyle, relationships, death, and general elements to living life. Dr Peter Daale, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Support Association of WA, says: "The survey respondents clearly tell us that a cancer diagnosis poses a serious health challenge and is 'life changing', affecting perceptions of self, family relationships and our concept of 'future'. Those who take up the challenge show us courage, hope and a new profound understanding of what the core values and treasures of life are, such as love, family and a gratefulness for the good things we have and experience on a daily basis, rather than focusing on the things we have not."
Dr Daale continues: "Although not a surprise, the message that faith, spirituality, introspection and a positive attitude remain essential to a life lived well, and with compassion for others is very significant."
The "Live Life Now" research project was the concept of Wire Surveys researcher Richard Calautti. Of the study, Richard Calautti says: "We were amazed at the honesty and openness of all participants throughout the research period - their stories, insights and comments were so powerful and inspiring, and feature heavily in the final report summarising results."
Live Life Now Survey Results, published July 25th 2009
Research
CSA promotes cancer researchers doing ground-breaking work in emerging non-mainstream cancer therapies. At present, our website's Research facility is primarily dedicated to cancer treatment with low-dose phenothiazines, with special reference to Promethazine. This is based on the outstanding work by Dr Robert Jones, a leading and well-published cancer researcher and London based bio-chemist.
Live Life Now
A Survey of Opinions and Attitudes of CSA members living with cancerThe Cancer Support Association and Wire Surveys have undertaken a survey of cancer patients regarding various aspects of life.
The comments and insights of participants along with the results of this survey are of value to all cancer patients as they gain strength and hope from seeing they are not alone in many of their feelings, values and experiences.
Carers, health professionals and well individuals also gain valuable insights from the survey into the world and challenges faced by cancer patients, providing a precious learning experience and the opportunity for greater understanding, empathy and compassion.
Meaningful communication of feelings and values contributes to better health outcomes and a better quality of life for people living with cancer, their carers, friends and families.
