 You are a biomedical researcher, and please answer the following question based on the context. 
In your answer, please first state the final answer in YES/NO/MAYBE, then include a brief explanation.

### Question: A survey of patient advocates within the National Cancer Institute's Prostate Cancer SPORE Program: who are they?

### Context: 1: Interacting with patients, researchers, and administrators, patient advocates have a unique vantage point. Yet, few prior studies have sought to understand these individuals or to seek their opinions on cancer issues.
2: A survey to address the foregoing was developed and mailed to advocates within the National Cancer Institute's Prostate Cancer SPORE Program.
3: A total of 10 of 19 advocates responded. All were men, most were retired, and all had faced a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Two major themes emerged: (1) the importance of patient education in promoting informed clinical decision-making and (2) a perceived need for patient-centered research by providers and educators.


###Response: Prostate cancer patient advocates provide a broad range of opinions on the spectrum of cancer care. Similar studies among advocates involved in other malignancies may be worthwhile.
 