Perception of cancer and inconsistency in medical information are associated with decisional conflict: a pilot study of men with prostate cancer who undergo active surveillance

Volume: 110, Issue: 2b, Pages: E50 - E56
Published: Dec 7, 2011
Abstract
Study Type – Therapy (case series) Level of Evidence 4 What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Men with prostate cancer who choose active surveillance may experience anxiety and depression. Higher anxiety related to uncertainty surrounding cancer has been shown to increase the likelihood of choosing active treatment in the absence of a clinical indication. Certain characteristics, including physician influence and a neurotic...
Paper Details
Title
Perception of cancer and inconsistency in medical information are associated with decisional conflict: a pilot study of men with prostate cancer who undergo active surveillance
Published Date
Dec 7, 2011
Journal
Volume
110
Issue
2b
Pages
E50 - E56
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