Expectations of breast-conserving therapy: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Early-stage breast cancer is often treated with breast-conserving therapy (BCT), including lumpectomy with radiation therapy. Patients’ expectations of BCT remain largely unknown. Expectations affect perceptions of treatment-related experiences and health-related quality of life...

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Main Authors: Sarah Fuzesi, Karima Becetti, Anne F. Klassen, Mary L. Gemignani, Andrea L. Pusic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-019-0167-5