Ikegwuonu, T., Haddow, G., Tait, J., Murray, A. F. and Kunkler, I. H. (2018) Horizon scanning implanted biosensors in personalising breast cancer management: first pilot study of breast cancer patients views. Health Science Reports, 1(4), e30. (doi: 10.1002/hsr2.30) (PMID:30613798) (PMCID:PMC6266376)
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Abstract
Aims: This study aimed to explore breast cancer patients' understanding and acceptability of implanted biosensors (BS) within the primary tumour to personalise adjuvant radiotherapy, and to determine optimal design and number of BS, and evaluate potential clinical benefits as well as concerns about tolerance, toxicity, dwell time, and confidentiality of data. Patients and methods: A total of 32 patients treated by surgery (29 breast conserving, 3 mastectomy), postoperative radiotherapy and systemic therapy for early breast cancer, were recruited from a posttreatment radiotherapy clinic at a cancer centre. Patients participated in semistructured interviews. Interview transcripts were analysed using qualitative methods. Results: Participants were aged 39 to 87 years, with a median age of 62 years. Most (N = 23[72%]) were unfamiliar with biosensors. The majority (N = 29[90.6%]) were supportive of the technology's potential use in future breast cancer treatment and were willing to accept biosensors (N = 28[88%]) if they were endorsed by their breast cancer consultant. Only 3 patients expressed concerns, predominantly about uncertainties on their role in the diagnostic and treatment pathway. Patients were flexible about the size and shape of BS, but had a preference for small size (N = 28 [87.5%]). Most (N = 22[69%]) would accept implantation of more than 5 BS and were flexible (N = 22[69%]) about indefinite dwell time. Patients had a strong preference for wireless powering of the BS (N = 28[87.5%]). Few had concerns about loss of confidentiality of data collected. All patients considered biosensors to be potentially of important clinical benefit. Conclusions: While knowledge of biosensors was limited, patients were generally supportive of biosensors implanted within the primary tumour to collect data that might personalise and improve breast cancer radiotherapy in future.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Ikegwuonu, Dr Theresa |
| Authors: | Ikegwuonu, T., Haddow, G., Tait, J., Murray, A. F., and Kunkler, I. H. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
| Journal Name: | Health Science Reports |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 2398-8835 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2398-8835 |
| Published Online: | 15 March 2018 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Health Science Reports 1(4):e30 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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