Journal article
Understanding and preferences for receiving prognostic information: A comparison of the views of Australian and Canadian patients with metastatic cancer
Abstract
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Background: Previous research suggests that the majority of cancer patients desire full disclosure of their prognosis and treatment options. The current study compares the views of Australian (A) and Canadian (C) patients with metastatic cancer towards disclosure of prognostic information. Methods: Cross sectional studies were undertaken with A and C patients with newly diagnosed metastatic cancer to assess their …
Authors
Dimitry S; Ellis PM; Butow PN; Hagerty RG; Tattersall MH
Journal
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol. 24, No. 18_suppl, pp. 6014–6014
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
June 20, 2006
DOI
10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.6014
ISSN
0732-183X