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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-019-0167-5 |