Study highlights importance of "lived experience" provided by cancer patients in prisons In a paper published by Research Involvement and Engagement, the University of Surrey and its partners highlight the importance and value of "lived experience" that only people in prison can provide to shape meaningful research and policy decisions. What is unique about the study is the combination of interviews with current and former people in prison, custodial professionals, and healthcare providers to identify and understand barriers in delivering high-quality healthcare and support to those in custody. In addition, researchers gathered data on the number, types and stages of cancers diagnosed in patients within prisons.