Factors influencing patient decision-making between simple mastectomy and surgical alternatives
BJS Open2018Vol. 3(1), pp. 31–37
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Wen Qiang Lee, Veronique Kiak Mien Tan, Haiping Choo, John Ong, R. Krishnapriya, Sarah-Jane Mey Leong Khong, Mona P. Tan, Yirong Sim, Benita Kiat Tee Tan, Preetha Madhukumar, Wei Sean Yong, K. W. Ong
Abstract
This study has identified the considerations that women in Singapore have when deciding on breast cancer surgery. Some perceptions need to be addressed for women to make a fully informed decision, especially as one-fifth regret their initial choice.
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