Ramers-Verhoeven Corina W, Geipel Gary L, Howie Moira
Global Communications, Global Oncology Corporate Affairs, Eli Lilly and Company, 3991 RA, Houten, The Netherlands.
Ecancermedicalscience. 2013 Sep 10;7:349. doi: 10.3332/ecancer.2013.349. eCollection 2013.
A survey was conducted to identify perceptions of cancer and its treatment among the general public, patients, and care givers in six countries. The purpose of the research-the PACE Cancer Perceptions Index (2012)-was to share public perspective on the progress of cancer care and treatment with stakeholders who make decisions about cancer innovation and access to treatments in order to allow patient-centric decisions. The results revealed that although understanding of cancer is increasing, a number of misconceptions persist. Although most respondents recognise that progress has been made in cancer treatment and a majority express satisfaction with this progress, they nevertheless want more investment and faster access to new cancer treatments. In particular, there was clear agreement that more collaboration was needed across countries and between the various stakeholders within countries. In addition, a clear majority of respondents does not think that their country invests sufficient funds in cancer research, and there is concern that progress may be jeopardised by the current difficult economic times.
在六个国家开展了一项调查，以了解普通公众、患者及护理人员对癌症及其治疗的看法。该研究——“PACE癌症认知指数（2012）”——的目的是与那些对癌症创新及治疗可及性做出决策的利益相关者分享公众对癌症护理与治疗进展的看法，以便做出以患者为中心的决策。结果显示，尽管对癌症的了解在增加，但仍存在一些误解。虽然大多数受访者认识到癌症治疗已取得进展，且多数人对这一进展表示满意，但他们仍希望加大投资并更快获得新的癌症治疗方法。特别是，各方明确一致认为，各国之间以及各国国内的不同利益相关者之间需要加强合作。此外，绝大多数受访者认为本国在癌症研究方面投入的资金不足，且担心当前艰难的经济形势可能会危及进展。
