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Breast Cancer
Communicating information regarding adjuvant chemotherapy reviewed
September 22nd, 2005
Scientists discussed the different methods of communicating information regarding adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. According to a study from the United States, "Many patients play an active role in determining their cancer treatments, and the communication of medical information influences patient decision-making. This study examined participants' preferences between various methods of communicating quantitative risks and benefits of adjuvant chemotherapy." "Using clinical vignettes, participants were first asked to decide whether or not to endorse chemotherapy and were subsequently asked about their preferences for the methods used to...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-22)
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