Decision making in the surgical treatment of breast cancer: factors influencing women’s choices for mastectomy and breast conserving surgery

One of the most difficult decisions a woman can be faced with when choosing breast cancer treatment is whether or not to undergo breast conserving surgery (BCS) or mastectomy. The factors that influence these treatment decisions are complex and involve issues regarding access to healthcare, concerns...

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Main Authors: Emily Catherine Bellavance, Susan Beth Kesmodel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fonc.2016.00074/full

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