![Page 2: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit more patients more quickly if people affected by cancer
are partners with clinicians and healthcare professionals, rather than passive recipients of healthcare.
![Page 3: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Extent of patient involvement
• Patient on:
– Trial development group
– Trial management group
• ICPV:
– Consulted on trial protocols and PIS
– Organised focus groups
![Page 4: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Why has patient engagement been so successful?
• Willingness and enthusiasm of health care professionals
• Involved from the very beginning• Patients:
– listened to courteously and with genuine interest. – treated as equals – listened to – have made a difference
![Page 5: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Patient advocates not working in isolation
• Members of ICPV
• Patient advocate group led by patients for patients
• ICPV provides training, support and mentoring
• Holds:– regular study days
– week long “Science for patient Advocates”
• Has a closed Google group for discussions
![Page 6: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
ICPV support for OPTIMA
• Overwhelming support from ICPV
• “OPTIMA is urgently needed to prevent patients being subjected to treatment which is dangerous and distressing and to reduce unnecessary costs in the NHS.”
![Page 7: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Has the high level of patient engagement made a difference?
• Difficult one to answer “Scientifically”
• Intrinsically “a good idea”
• Health Care Professionals say patient involvement has made a difference
![Page 8: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Dr Andreas Makris
“Such close patient engagement right through the development of the trial has been a rewarding experience for all and has resulted in a better trial. OPTIMA is a difficult trial and the patient involvement has ensured that all along what was being proposed was realistic.”
Dr Andreas Makris, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Mount Vernon. Co-principle investigator OPTIMA
![Page 9: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Dr Peter Hall
“Patients have been particularly useful for putting together the health economics questionnaires - working out which costs/expenses might be important to ask about”
Dr Peter Hall, NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Medical Oncology and Health Economics, Leeds. Health Economist OPTIMA
![Page 10: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Prof John Bartlett
“This has been such a difficult trial to put together, I think we would have given up without the enthusiasm and support of the patient advocates”
Prof John Bartlett, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Toronto. Scientific Advisor OPTIMA
![Page 11: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Reducing Chemotherapy• No brainer!!• Almost a year out of my life• Never worked full time again• Catastrophic menopause• Delayed by 6 months:
– Tamoxifen– Radiotherapy
• Oncologist tried to talk me out of chemo
![Page 12: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Specialised Commissioning Hub NHSE East of England
• Refused to fund Prosignia
• Only hub not to support
• Save on chemo costs “no-brainer”
• Letter from ICPV
• Reviewed decision (claimed never refused!!)
• Will now fund Excess Treatment Costs
Patient Power!!!
![Page 13: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Effects of oestrogen-blockade
• 10 years now recommended
• Ovarian suppression & AI for younger BC
• Often severe menopausal problems
• Thrown out of hospitals to GPs
• Women stop taking their life-saving drugs
![Page 14: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Hot Flushes - Awful• Awful
– every 45mins ie over 30/day– For last 11 years
• Severe sleeping problems– Wet bedding every night– Zopiclone/Lorazepam/Alcohol
• New cotton wardrobe• Told would only last a year!!!
– Still just as bad now and will be for the rest of my life!!
• Severe effect on function– Unable to work full time
![Page 15: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Evidence of Hot Flushes
![Page 16: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Anti-oestrogen adherence
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 1 2 3 4 5
20% Increased Breast Cancer Mortality
%
YearsCohort study of adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy, breast cancer recurrence and mortality. Makubate et al. BJC (2013) 108, 1515-1524
188% increase in early recurrence. Barron, BJC 2013 109, 1513-1521
![Page 17: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
My Experience• Oncologist offered Prozac• Tried:
– Clonidine (no good)– Gabapentin (too sleepy 900mg/day!!)– venlafaxine (‘orrible)
• Citalopram best SSRI – reduced intensity not frequency– 10, 20 or 40mg daily
• But Megace best of all
![Page 18: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
![Page 19: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Arcuate nucleusKISSPEPTIN
NEUROKININ B
Anterior pituitaryLHFSH
GonadsE2TESTO
GnRH pulse generatorGnRH
Reproductive endocrinology
The HPG axis regulates circulating sex steroid concentrations throughout life
![Page 20: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Arcuate nucleusKISSPEPTIN
NEUROKININ B
GnRH pulse generator
Anterior pituitary
Gonads
LHFSH
GnRH
E2
![Page 21: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
![Page 22: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Sexual Dysfunction• Effects of oestrogen blocking drugs
– Vaginal atrophy– Lack of elasticity– Pain during intercourse– No penetrative intercourse since 2007!!!– On SSRIs for hot flushes so no orgasms– Low libido
• Under diagnosed– Medics don’t ask– Women don’t tell (but do tell CNS when asked)
• Impact on QOL hugely underestimated
![Page 23: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
![Page 24: Patient Perspective - University of Warwick · 2017-05-12 · Patient Perspective Adrienne Morgan adrienne@icpv.org.uk. ICPV believe that clinical research and practice will benefit](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022081400/5f0c56b27e708231d434e85b/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)