Announcements

Hello there!

Our names are Emily Shleppey, Jihoo Seo, and Jina Song. We are graduate students in the occupational therapy (OT) program at California State University, Dominguez Hills. We are currently in the process of conducting research on “The Relationship Between Parental Needs, Child’s Quality of Life, and Occupational Therapy Services During Cancer Treatment”. We have been accepted to present our research at a national occupational therapy conference, AOTA, to share our findings and raise awareness.

We are seeking participants for our online survey. One must be a parent of a child (aged0-18) who is currently undergoing cancer treatment.

The following is the link to our survey: https://forms.gle/bApaP89hXAAXBpQ36

When you clink on the link, you will be led to a Consent Form page that includes a description of our study. Our survey is anonymous and completely voluntary. 

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at: otoncologystudy@gmail.com

We understand this can be a challenging time for families, but our hope is to raise awareness for pediatric oncology and especially the parents of these children because in our previous research, we found how much the parents are just as much a part of this process. We also hope to increase the knowledge of pediatric cancer for occupational therapists and encourage future services or involvement. If you know anyone that would be eligible and interested to participate in our study, we would appreciate it if you could share our post with them as well! Thank you so much for your time and consideration!

Sincerely, 

Jihoo Seo, Emily Shleppey, & Jina Song

The Association of Stigma and Self-Disclosure with Social Support, Mental Health, and Posttraumatic Growth Among Cancer Patients

This study examines experiences of living with cancer. You are being asked to complete a series of questionnaires that assess your experiences of stigma, self-disclosure, social support seeking and utilization, and mental health. In order to better understand how people experience cancer, we are interested in hearing the voices of cancer survivors. You will qualify for the study if you are 18 years old or older, have been diagnosed with any type of cancer six to eighteen months prior to participation in the study, and are currently post-treatment. The entire study will take about 45 minutes to complete. Your participation is completely voluntary and if you are uncomfortable at any time, you are welcome to stop answering the questions. Upon completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to voluntarily provide your email address in order to enter a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

Thank you for considering your participation. The study is confidential.
Please feel free to send this study to others who may qualify.
We appreciate your time.

The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study. We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study. Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.