Study: Half of patients make poor decisions about breast reconstruction

(MediaSource) After receiving a devastating breast cancer diagnosis, women have a lot of tough decisions to make about treatment options. Those who choose to have a mastectomy then face another difficult decision: whether or not to have breast reconstruction surgery. A new study finds that an surprising number of women aren't making decisions that balance medical knowledge with personal outcomes preferences. Patients also cannot correctly answer questions about the surgery and possible complications.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news