Adults who completed treatment for cancer at least six months ago are being asked to take part in a research project on cancer-related fatigue in Galway.

Participants will be asked to take part in a series of focus groups, which will give them the opportunity to discuss their experiences of cancer-related fatigue in a confidential setting.

"Persistent cancer-related fatigue is a common complaint. With an increasing focus on quality of life in survivorship, we believe that it is essential that people have the opportunity to discuss this often debilitating consequence of cancer. Participation is voluntary and anything you say during the focus group will be kept strictly confidential," noted NUI (National University of Ireland) Galway PhD student and focus group facilitator, Teresa Corbett.

The focus group sessions will involve four to six other participants and will last around 90 minutes. They will be held in the School of Psychology in the Arts Millennium Building Extension at NUI Galway.

According to the university, the views and personal experiences of the participants are ‘extremely valuable'.

"Their input will greatly help the researcher in the development of an intervention for individuals who suffer with fatigue after their treatment has ended. They may also benefit from discussing their fatigue with others who also experience persistent fatigue," it said.

If you would like to participate, or want further information, contact Ms Corbett at t.corbett2@nuigalway.ie or call 086 070 5826.