Expanding breast cancer networks in Atlantic Canada to include women with gynecological cancers

The efforts to expand these networks to embrace other women’s cancers are at different levels depending on the province, the maturity of the organization, and the sense of readiness. [...] Comparing and contrasting the decisions and actions of the four breast cancer networks in Atlantic Canada with respect to expanding services to include women with gynecological cancers, provides insights on the ways in which organizational history and stability, perceptions of the need for and potential impact of expansion, and the experiences of expansion are linked to local and organizational vi [...] During a national meeting of breast cancer networks organized by the Canadian Breast Cancer Network, the consultant had the opportunity to connect with members of each of the provincial breast cancer networks in Atlantic Canada and introduce them to the project. [...] As per the protocols outlined in the Ethics Review application, the consultant then followed up with the lead person from each Network by sending them an email outlining the purpose of the study, an overview of how the interview and questionnaire would unfold, and a request to invite an individual from a pre-determined organization in their province who could contribute to the research. [...] Due to limited response from the organizations asked by the Network partners to take part in the research, the consultant sent out a personal email to each explaining the research project, extending a formal invitation to participate and a copy of the consent form.