Is de-escalation of treatment by omission of radiotherapy associated with fear of cancer recurrence in women with early breast cancer? An exploratory study.

Lesley StaffordMichelle SinclairPhyllis ButowJanemary HughesAllan ParkLeslie GilhamAllison RoseG Bruce Mann

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2023)

Omitting RT in the setting of the PROSPECT trial was not associated with higher FCR than receiving RT. Positive perceptions about tailored care, lower treatment burden, and trust in clinicians appear to be protective against FCR.

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