A remarkable insight into the cancer journey of Barbara Moss

Future Oncol. 2019 Jan;15(1):5-12. doi: 10.2217/fon-2018-0681. Epub 2018 Oct 19.

Abstract

Barbara Moss speaks to Roshaine Wijayatunga, Senior Editor Oncology at the 2018 European Society for Medical Oncology World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer (ESMO GI; Barcelona). Barbara Moss is a Patient Ambassador for EuropaColon and Bowel Cancer UK. At the age of 52, in 2006, Barbara was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer of the colon, spread to the liver and was told she had 3-5 months to live! Barbara is now an active campaigner and an active member of several organizations in the UK and Europe. Her main wish is for patients to be able to access the medicine that they need, to have choices clearly explained and to be treated personally.

Publication types

  • Interview

MeSH terms

  • Books
  • Colorectal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Colorectal Neoplasms* / psychology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Societies, Medical

Personal name as subject

  • Barbara Moss