Communicating the Information Needed for Treatment Decision Making Among Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Receiving Preoperative Therapy.

Howard J Lee Carolyn L QianSophia L LandayDeirdre O'CallaghanEmilia Kaslow-Zieve Chinenye C Azoba Charn-Xin Fuh Brandon TemelNneka UfereLaura A Petrillo Zhi Ven Fong Joseph Andrew Greer Areej R El-Jawahri Jennifer S Temel Lara N Traeger Ryan David Nipp

Published in: JCO oncology practice (2021)

We identified key elements of information patients with pancreatic cancer need when considering preoperative therapy. Patients infrequently heard about treatment complications and alternatives, while frequently hearing about logistics and potential outcomes, underscoring areas for improvement in educating patients about new treatment options in oncology.

Keyphrases

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decision making
prognostic factors
patients undergoing
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metabolic syndrome
palliative care
risk assessment
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mesenchymal stem cells
health information
adipose tissue
replacement therapy