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Factors Affecting Surgical Decisions in Newly Diagnosed Young Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Given that young women with breast cancer often have concerns and priorities attributable to their life stage, we conducted a series of interviews to better understanding the surgical decision-making experience among women diagnosed at age ≤40. Women spoke of how the potential effect of an extended recovery was affecting their decision and, in some cases, contributing to decisional conflict. Several women described their worry of leaving cancer cells behind; others cited the need for continued surveillance as a consideration. Attention to situational anxiety and concerns about recurrence are warranted to ensure that decisions are made in a supportive and patient-centered setting.

Source: Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2019.0002

Authors: Shoshana M. Rosenberg, Mary L. Greaney, Andrea F. Patenaude, Ann H. Partridge

Institutions: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, University of Rhode Island

Language: English

Topic: Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion