As the number of precision cancer treatments expands, patients must be able to comprehend the information provided to make informed decisions about their treatment. Providers should do a better job of explaining potential treatments so that patients feel they are part of the decision-making process. Addressing gaps in treatment access and uptake requires providers to prioritize patient engagement and understanding.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- decision making
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- gene expression
- social media
- squamous cell carcinoma
- type diabetes
- papillary thyroid
- climate change
- adipose tissue
- pregnant women
- copy number
- smoking cessation
- skeletal muscle
- lymph node metastasis
- childhood cancer