ArticleEcancermedicalscience2025
Addressing health disparities and equitable representation in cancer research through the initiative, 'The Patient and Public Involvement Cancer Research Group for Diverse Backgrounds'.
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- Lived experience leadership in cancer research: a scoping review of conceptual definitions, roles, responsibilities, and impacts.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Review
- Radiation therapist research engagement and culture: findings from the ESTRO radiation therapist workshop.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2026Article
- What added value does Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in oncology research bring to cancer patients and what are the challenges in realizing it? A mixed-methods cross-sectional study in four PPI groups in Flanders (Belgium).Research involvement and engagement · 2026Article
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Abstract
This paper addresses the persistent underrepresentation of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in health research, particularly in the context of prostate cancer. Despite the disproportionately higher burden of cancer in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, their representation in research remains inadequate. This paper highlights the efforts of The Patient and Public Involvement Cancer Research Group for Diverse Backgrounds (Diverse PPI), a PPI group established to address this disparity. We describe the rationale behind Diverse PPI's formation, emphasising the need for targeted outreach and culturally competent practices. The group's activities include organising public engagement events, developing resources such as ARUARES (a tool designed to foster inclusive research) and collaborating with researchers on various projects. The paper illustrates how Diverse PPI has made a positive impact through collaborative working, empowering diverse ethnic communities and advocating for inclusive research practices. We conclude by emphasising the importance of similar initiatives in addressing health disparities and achieving equitable representation in cancer research.
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