A prospective study of patient choice in treatment for primary breast cancer.
One hundred and sixty-three patients with primary breast cancer were prospectively studied. Using recently developed selection criteria 91 patients were offered a choice of treatment. Forty-one chose to undergo conservation treatment and 47 chose to undergo simple mastectomy. In those women who were offered a choice of treatment there was a significant tendency for younger patients to choose breast conserving treatment.
Cotton
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Nottingham City Hospital, UK.
Locker
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Jackson
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Blamey
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Morgan
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010358:Patient Participation; D011446:Prospective Studies