Decision making in the surgical treatment of breast cancer: factors influencing women’s choices for mastectomy and breast conserving surgery

Frontiers in Oncology

Emily Catherine Bellavance¹  Susan Beth Kesmodel¹ 

[1] University of Maryland School of Medicine;

关键词: Mastectomy;    breast cancer;    shared decision making;    breast conserving surgery;    Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fonc.2016.00074

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

One of the most difficult decisions a woman can be faced with when choosing breast cancer treatment is whether or not to undergo breast conserving surgery (BCS) or mastectomy. The factors that influence these treatment decisions are complex and involve issues regarding access to healthcare, concerns for cancer recurrence, and the impact of surgery on body image and sexuality.Understanding these factors will help practitioners to improve patient education and to better guide patients through this decision-making process. While significant scientific and societal advances have been made in improving women’s choices for the breast cancer treatment, there are still deficits in the decision making processes surrounding the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Further research is needed to define optimal patient education and shared decision-making practices in this area.

【 授权许可】

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