Patient preferences for locoregional therapy in early-stage breast cancer

ConclusionsPatient preference is difficult to define and measure, and heterogeneity across studies renders direct comparison difficult. Future work is needed to define women ’s risk-thresholds for certain treatments, delve into the psychological factors that direct their decisions, and understand how patients’ valuations of risk interact with society’s.

Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - July 26, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research