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This study aimed to clarify the management situation and space planning of cancer salons in Japan. Data were collected as follows and analyzed.
1.Data on 233 cancer salons in 25 prefectures were collected from the website of the Center for Cancer Control and Information Services.
2.Data on 88 cancer salons held by 22 prefectural and city governments were collected by a telephone-based survey.
3.Interviews and participant observation at 9 cancer salons in Shimane prefecture were conducted to clarify in detail the current communication support systems and the space planning for their provision.