Cancer Experiences
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CECo files available for download

The following documents are available to everyone for downloading or viewing online.

For CECo-specific documents, (event presentations, reports, images, CECo publications and newsletters), please use the series of selections under Resources from the menu on the left.

PCC/CECo One Day Event: 14 March 2012
(Flyer, document size = 284Kb)

Flyer for the PCC/CECo One Day Event, taking place during the PCC Annual conference between 14 and 16 March 2012.

Creating a Momentum for Change: Five years of the Cancer Experiences Collaborative
(Report, document size = 9000Kb)

This 20-page document represents a celebration of the achievements of the collaborative over the last five years.

Senior Learners Forum
(URL Link)

The Senior Learners Forum is part of the Continuing Learning Group; an educational group based at Lancaster University aimed at those middle aged and beyond. The forum is based in the Centre for Ageing Research (C4AR) in the University's School of Health and Medicine.

This series of pages is delivered in the format of a wiki and consists of up-to-date news and information relevant to older learners, a chat facility and recordings of lectures and presentations.

NCRI Survivorship After Cancer and End of Life Care Grantsmanship Gateway
(URL Link)

The Grantsmanship Gateway can help you identify research funding sources and signposts you to expert advice on writing successful funding applications. It covers topics such as:

• How to find out about upcoming grants
• What information to include in a grant application
• Where to get advice on study design
• How to involve consumers in the development of a study idea
• What to consider when setting up a research study
• Where to find guidance on costings
• What resources you can use to expand your research ideas or highlight the potential impact of your research

Report - NCRI Rapid Review of Research inSurvivorship After Cancer and End of Life Care
(URL Link)

The NCRI Rapid Review, undertaken during 2009/2010, has considered how best to develop and sustain research in survivorship after cancer and end of life care. Following extensive discussions with researchers, consumers and research funders, an action plan has now been agreed.

Presentations at the NCRI Palliative Care CSG Strategy Day on applying for grants
(Presentation, document size = 2700Kb)

Four presentations in one single PDF portfolio.

CECo Annual Report 2009-2010
(Report, document size = 4000Kb)

CECo's year 4 Annual Report, free to download.

Presentations from the State of the Science Meeting on Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) 6th/7th July 2010
(Presentation, document size = 8500Kb)

A single document, incorporating PowerPoint presentations delivered during the conference, where permission was given, converted to PDF format.

DETERMINING RESEARCH PRIORITIES FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP: CONSULTATION AND EVIDENCE REVIEW
(Report, document size = 470Kb)

A review by the CECo and COMPASS Collaboratives, commissioned by the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative.

Review of the CECo Methodology theme State of the Science Meeting on Prognostication
(Report, document size = 15Kb)

CECo Annual Report 2008-2009
(Report, document size = 412Kb)

3rd CECo Annual Scientific Meeting 2009 - Presentations
(Presentation, document size = 8000Kb)

A single document, incorporating PowerPoint presentations delivered during the conference, where permission was given, converted to PDF format.

SuPaC Newsletter - Volume 1 Edition 1
(Newsletter, document size = 570Kb)

SuPaC Newsletter - Volume 1 Edition 2
(Newsletter, document size = 966Kb)

Presentations from the 2nd State of the Science meeting of the CECo Complex Symptoms Theme
(Presentation, document size = 1300Kb)

Outputs from the second State of the Science Meeting of the CECo Complex Symptoms theme, held in Liverpool on the 10th April, where over 55 delegates attended including research partners, researchers from across the UK, hospice clinicians and specialist registrars in palliative medicine and representatives from primary, secondary and hospice care, can be accessed here.

User involvement in a research collaborative: Progress through participation
(Poster, document size = 2200Kb)

A poster presented at the October 2008 NCRI conference in Birmingham, with contributions from the members of the Lancaster Research Partner Forum.

Symptoms Theme Definition of Self Management
(URL Link)

This link is to an article entitled: "The NCRI Cancer Experiences Collaborative: Defining self management", which can be found in the European Journal of Oncology Nursing (2007), Volume 11, Issue 4, pages 295-297, authored by Foster C, Brown J, Killen M, Brearley S

Narrative Reading Programme: Summer Term 2008
(Programme, document size = 62Kb)

This document contains reference to three papers on narrative for Critical Reading Group discussions, which took part over the summer term 2008, in Southampton.

ESRC 4 Seminar Presentation 3
(Presentation, document size = 437Kb)

G Horne

ESRC 4 Seminar Presentation 1
(Presentation, document size = 127Kb)

Seminar Summary Notes

Research Partner Guidance Document
(Guide, document size = 160Kb)

Consumer Involvement in CECo - Guidelines from the 1st September 2006

ESRC 4 Seminar Presentation 2
(Presentation, document size = 412Kb)

A Kellehear

ESRC 4 Seminar Presentation 4
(Presentation, document size = 1114Kb)

K Watchman

ESRC 4 Seminar Presentation 5
(Presentation, document size = 99Kb)

P Scrutton

ESRC 4 Seminar Presentation 6
(Presentation, document size = 1780Kb)

ESRC Overall Series Rapporteur

Developing narrative research in supportive and palliative care: the focus on illness narratives
(Article, document size = 95Kb)

Article from Palliative Medicine (2008) vol 22 with kind permission of SAGE Publications.
Authored by AF Bingley, C Thomas, J Brown, J Reeve and S Payne

Palliative Care in Care Home Network
(URL Link)

The Palliative Care in Care Home Network is a network for specialist palliative care practitioners, educators and researchers concerned about the development of palliative care in care homes. There is a website where messages can be posted, and resources shared. Face to face meetings are held twice yearly, and details are posted on the website.

Palliative Care and Long Term Care Settings for Older People: Worldwide Resources
(URL Link)

Following a meeting at the European Association of Palliative Care conference in Budapest in June 2007, it was agreed to establish a web resource for people engaged with care provision, education and research in the provision of palliative care nursing homes for older people and other similar long term care settings. This web resource has been established to provide a place where initiatives, information and contacts can be exchanged worldwide.

Narrative Conference (April 2008) Presentation 1
(Presentation, document size = 29Kb)

Perspectives on the 2nd Narrative Conference - Caroline Nicholson

Narrative Conference (April 2008) Presentation 2
(Presentation, document size = 25Kb)

Perspectives on the 2nd Narrative Conference - Kathy Almack

Narrative Conference (April 2008) Presentation 3
(Presentation, document size = 50Kb)

Preferred Place of Care - Jo Wilson and Sue Duke

Narrative Conference (April 2008) Presentation 4
(Presentation, document size = 290Kb)

The sum is greater than its parts: Storied lives of people with pancreatic cancer - Maureen Grant

Narrative Conference (April 2008) Presentation 5
(Presentation, document size = 619Kb)

Reading research texts reflexively - Chris Bailey

Narrative Conference (April 2008) Presentation 6
(Presentation, document size = 2530Kb)

Biographical abruption, disruption and repair - narratives of people living with Motor Neurone Disease - Louise Locock

Narrative Conference (April 2008) Presentation 7
(Presentation, document size = 1420Kb)

When words fail: Chaos and Containment - Kate Powis

Narrative Conference (April 2008) Presentation 8
(Presentation, document size = 42Kb)

When words fail: Chaos and Containment - Kate Powis

2nd CECo Annual Scientific Meeting - Presentations
(Presentation, document size = 1700Kb)

Presentations given during the 2nd CECo Annual Scientific Meeting, held in Manchester on the 4th February 2008

Ethical Issues in Supportive and Palliative Care Research - Presentations
(Presentation, document size = 4500Kb)

Presentations given during the one-day Masterclass, held in Manchester on the 4th December 2007.

ESRC 3 Seminar Presentations
(Presentation, document size = 4130Kb)

A single document, incorporating all notes and presentations arising from this event, which took place on the 1st November 2007.

CECo Older Adults Theme Update - Autumn 2007
(Newsletter, document size = 67Kb)

A newsletter, focusing on core membership, programmes of research, funding opportunities, seminars and resources.

ESRC 2 Seminar Presentations
(Presentation, document size = 1110Kb)

A single document, incorporating all notes and presentations arising from this event, which took place on the 5th July 2007.

ESRC 1 Seminar Presentations
(Presentation, document size = 656Kb)

A single document, incorporating all notes and presentations arising from this event, which took place on the 14th February 2007.

Social and Psychological Aspects of Dying in Old Age ESRC Seminar Series: February 2007 – May 2008
(Programme, document size = 15Kb)

Background information on the ESRC Series: "Social and Psychological Aspects of Dying in Old Age"