We were well looked after, and it was important to be able to discuss our thoughts and questions with someone outside the public system who had the necessary expertise. In our situation, it was important to be up-to-date on the latest research and to know that nothing should be unproven. As the public sector is bound by a strong framework with regard to what is established treatment and it takes a long time from the testing of new medicines until they become available in the clinic, Coremine Vitae was essential for us.

Coremine Vitae has been and is a good support for me and my husband. The material from Coremine Vitae has increased our level of expertise about cancer and enabled us to ask relevant questions about treatment choices, and if necessary also challenge treating doctors, both in the oncology and surgical departments. We are very satisfied with the dialogue with Coremine Vitae. They provide very good service, are efficient and available.

Brain tumor patients in Norway do not have a standardized tool for joint decision support. Through the report, they have been given advice on current treatments that are adapted to their personal medical profile, based on their genetic profile and disease. The report has thus contributed to patients being able to make decisions about treatment and opportunities for participation in clinical studies to a greater extent, by better facilitating collective choice.