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- Title
Factors Associated with Surgical Decision Making in Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Literature Review.
- Authors
Bride, Maire Brid Mac; Neal, Lonzetta; Dilaveri, Christina A.; Sandhu, Nicole P.; Hieken, Tina J.; Ghosh, Karthik; Wahner-Roedler, Dietlind L.
- Abstract
Background: Current recommendations for surgical management of early-stage breast cancer include breast-conserving surgery with postoperative irradiation. However, studies show that mastectomy is still being used by women with early-stage breast cancer. Methods: Review of the medical literature published between 2000 and 2010 to determine the factors associated with the decision of patients for surgical treatment in early-stage breast cancer. Results: The following patient characteristics affect the surgical decision-making process in early-stage breast cancer: age, socioeconomic factors, geographic area in which the patient lives, proximity to a radiation therapy center, testing for BRCA gene, breast imaging, and decision aids. Conclusions: Of increasing importance in the decision making about treatment of women with early-stage breast cancer are the woman's perception of having a surgical choice and the influence of that choice on postoperative quality of life.
- Publication
Journal of Women's Health (15409996), 2013, Vol 22, Issue 3, p236
- ISSN
1540-9996
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1089/jwh.2012.3969