Psychology Research Group
Location: Royal Marsden, Sutton
The psychosocial research programme focuses on: the psychosocial impact of genetic counselling and testing, particularly for breast and ovarian cancer; the evaluation of quality of life (QoL); the psychosocial impact of screening for prostate cancer in patients' relatives; and the evaluation of psychological factors which improve the mental health of patients and their families. We are collaborating on a study (COSIP Project) examining the impact of cancer on the young children of adult patients. We continue to contribute to QoL assessment in multicentre trials in collaboration with the MRC leukaemia trials group.
Much of our work falls within prioritised areas for NHS Research and Development, especially the psychosocial impact of genetic counselling and testing.
We have been successful in obtaining funding for research. This includes two project grants from Cancer Research UK relating to the psychosocial impact of genetic testing, a Cancer Research UK grant to conduct a further follow-up study on the relationship between psychological response and breast cancer survival, an MRC award to support work on QoL assessment and an EU grant to support our collaborating on the COSIP Project.
Contact Details:
The Psychology Research Group
The Institute of Cancer Research & Royal Marsden Hospital
Downs Road
Sutton, Surrey SM2 5PT
England
Tel: +44 (0)20 8661 3054
Fax: +44 (0)20 8661 3186
In the Section of Academic Radiotherapy and Department of Radiotherapy (including Psychology Research Group)
