The accuracy of patients ’ perceptions of the risks associated with localised prostate cancer treatments

ConclusionPrior to choosing treatment, most patients with prostate cancer poorly understood the differences in treatment risks. Greater efforts should be made to better understand why these misperceptions occur and, most importantly, how they can be corrected.

Source: BJU International - October 27, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Marie ‐Anne Stam, Henk G. Poel, Jochem R.N. Voort van Zyp, Corinne N. Tillier, Simon Horenblas, Neil K. Aaronson, J.L.H. Ruud Bosch Tags: Original Article Source Type: research