Table 1.

Overview of the topics explored in the patient and health professional interviews

Patient interviews

Experience of diagnosis, surgery, and recovery

Initial thoughts about ROAM/EORTC‐1308

Experience of being approached about ROAM/EORTC‐1308

Thoughts on how it was explained

How the health professional explained the treatment options and preferences

Messages that resonated about ROAM/EORTC‐1308

Views and understanding of randomisation

Reasons for consent or decline

Reflections on ROAM/EORTC‐1308 since being approached

Health professional interviews

Initial thoughts about ROAM/EORTC‐1308

Knowledge and awareness of ROAM/EORTC‐1308

Patient pathways in and outside of ROAM/EORTC‐1308

Experiences of approaching patients about ROAM/EORTC‐1308

Health professional treatment preferences

Experience of delivering the treatments in and outside ROAM/EORTC‐1308

Anticipated ROAM/EORTC‐1308 results

Preferences for communication feedback