f A modified Delphi study on research priorities in cancer, gender and the arts

Men and women diagnosed with cancer may encounter complex changes to gendered roles and expectations within the work environment, families and the community. Creative interventions using the arts could address some of these challenges using person-centred approaches that attend to gender disruptions and negotiations. To identify current research gaps and future priorities in this field, a national expert panel was assembled of seventeen professionals in cancer and gender research, supportive cancer care and artistic practice. During a two-day forum, the panel participated in a modified Delphi process involving two rounds of surveys, a breakout session and panel discussions. At the end of the forum, the panel had identified three diverse programmes of research highlighting key areas at the intersection of cancer, gender and the arts. This process showed both the need for and the promise of interdisciplinary collaborations to identify creative research solutions for gendered challenges during health crises.