The need for advanced breast cancer treatment guidelines: results of an internet-based survey.
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Wardley, Andrew MAffiliation
Department of Medical Oncology, Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX, UK. andrew.wardley@christie.nhs.ukIssue Date
2008-06
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Although not curable, advanced breast cancer is treatable, however, treatment options are many and varied, and unlike early breast cancer (EBC), consistent guidelines are lacking. Breast cancer physicians were surveyed to assess the emotional impact of recurrence, factors affecting their treatment decisions, the role of guidelines in the management of advanced breast cancer and the need for new guidelines. Overall, distress levels were higher at recurrence than at first diagnosis of early breast cancer for both patients and physicians and the goal of treatment for this disease stage was to improve the patient's quality of life, delay disease progression and improve overall survival. While most respondents (96%) use the currently available guidelines, improvements are required, including the development of uniform global guidelines and recommendations for specific patient groups. Interactive computer programs and e-mail updates should also be utilised to ensure physicians are able to make fully informed decisions regarding optimum treatment.Citation
The need for advanced breast cancer treatment guidelines: results of an internet-based survey. 2008, 17 (3):275-81 BreastJournal
BreastDOI
10.1016/j.breast.2007.10.014PubMed ID
18065223Type
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0960-9776ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.breast.2007.10.014