Coping with glioblastoma: prognostic communication and prognostic understanding among patients with recurrent glioblastoma, caregivers, and oncologists.
Leah E WalshLaura C PolacekKatherine PanageasAnne S ReinerTobias WalbertAlissa A ThomasJustin ButhornAllison SiglerHolly G PrigersonAllison J ApplebaumEli L DiamondPublished in: Journal of neuro-oncology (2022)
Patients, caregivers and oncologists had discordant views regarding communication processes and prognostic goals, even when recalling a single discussion. This study highlights the importance of clear and frequent communication about prognosis, and the need for further research on communication and PU in the neuro-oncology setting.