title: Helping women select primary breast cancer treatment.
abstract: Making a decision about breast cancer treatment is complex for women. Patients and caregivers are given a lot of information, then asked to make choices that affect their lives in many ways. Many are facing their mortality for the first time as well. Nurses are key players in providing information and support, and guiding patients in making treatment choices. However, the ultimate decision is up to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Rex Healthcare Breast Care Center, Raleigh, NC, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Monson
authors.forename: K V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Harwood
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D015412:Mastectomy, Segmental / Q000523:psychology; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health