Primary Care Providers' Perceptions About Participating in Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions.
Archana RadhakrishnanLauren P WallnerTed A SkolarusPaul H AbrahamseAdam S KolliparaSteven J KatzSarah T HawleyPublished in: Journal of general internal medicine (2020)
The majority of PCPs were confident about engaging with patients in low-risk prostate cancer treatment decision-making, though their intended participation varied widely across four key aspects of active surveillance care. With active surveillance being considered for other low-risk cancers (such as breast and thyroid), understanding factors influencing PCP involvement will be instrumental to supporting team-based cancer care.