Physician-reported patient involvement and treatment decisions in first-line ovarian cancer in the USA and Europe.

Kathleen M MooreMansoor R MirzaCharlie GourleySandro PignataDomenica LorussoBradley J Monk Jalid SehouliJeanne M SchilderNathalie D'EsquermesAntonio Gonzáles Martin

Published in: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (2024)

This real-world study showed that treatment patterns for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer varied by country. Rates of physician-reported patient involvement in treatment decisions in the first-line adjuvant and maintenance treatment settings for ovarian cancer were low, highlighting an unmet need for initiatives to improve patient involvement in shared decision-making regarding maintenance therapy selection.

Keyphrases

primary care
case report
stem cells
combination therapy
smoking cessation