Table 2. Research themes and ranked scores of research themes identified in consultation groups.

Rank	Key theme	Total rank score (possible range: 1–102)	Number of consultation groups in which topic received at least one vote N=17
1	Impact on life, how to live with cancer and related support issues	68	13
2	Risk factors and causes	58	12
3	Early detection and prevention	48	9
4	Research into general information needs (on cancer, treatment, research and access to)	34	11
5	Use and effectiveness of complementary and alternative therapies	30	7
6	General education of public about cancer	24	5
7	Research into different cancer and patient types	23	7
7	Research on treatment (curative treatment, treatment types and improvements)	23	5
7	Experiences and management of side effects	23	7
8	Organisation and funding of health and social care services	21	6
9	Coordination, impact and funding of research	19	4
10	Research into recurrence	11	3
11	General communication issues involving all parties	10	3
12	Accessing patients' views about cancer, services and research	9	2
13	Health and safety in the hospital	1	1