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To treat or not to treat, that is the question(*)
Following a diagnosis and surgical treatment for localized breast cancer, medical oncologists present patients with adjuvant systemic therapeutic options that have been shown to reduce the risk of subsequent cancer recurrence. In this commentary, I present the challenge that resulted from my discuss...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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SAGE Publications
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7375721/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32742714 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055102920943025 |
| Sumario: | Following a diagnosis and surgical treatment for localized breast cancer, medical oncologists present patients with adjuvant systemic therapeutic options that have been shown to reduce the risk of subsequent cancer recurrence. In this commentary, I present the challenge that resulted from my discussions with a patient and family who asked that I not only discuss options and make recommendations but also decide the choice of therapy on her behalf. |
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