Journal article
Breast irradiation postlumpectomy: development and evaluation of a decision instrument.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To develop an instrument to help clinicians inform patients about the benefits and risks of breast irradiation following lumpectomy and to help an informed patient decide whether she prefers this treatment.
METHODS: A Decision Board consisting of written material and visual aids was developed. It provides the patient with detailed information about her choices (breast irradiation or not), outcomes (breast recurrence and survival), …
Authors
Whelan TJ; Levine MN; Gafni A; Lukka H; Mohide EA; Patel M; Streiner DL
Journal
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 847–853
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
4 1995
DOI
10.1200/jco.1995.13.4.847
ISSN
0732-183X