Majority of women receive breast cancer diagnosis over the phone

(University of Missouri-Columbia) A new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine reveals an increasing number of women are learning about their breast cancer diagnosis over the phone. It's a finding that has prompted the MU School of Medicine to develop new training methods to better prepare future physicians to deliver negative news without being face-to-face with patients.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news