Why do some breast cancer patients decline chemotherapy and radiation?
Adjuvant therapy after surgery, such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and radiation therapy, has contributed to a 39% decrease in breast cancer mortality since 1989. Unfortunately, a significant number of women decline evidence-based adjuvant therapy. A recent study suggests that distrust of the medical system plays a significant role in such refusal.
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Source: Respectful Insolence - Category: Surgery Authors: Orac Tags: Cancer Medicine Skepticism/critical thinking Surgery adjuvant breast cancer chemotherapy radiation therapy Source Type: blogs
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