The role of families in decisions regarding cancer treatments

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

ISSN: 0008-543x

Source: CANCER, Vol.121, Iss.7, 2015-04, pp. : 1079-1087

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Abstract

In this large study of patients with newly diagnosed lung or colorectal cancer, the majority of patients reported involving family members in treatment decisions. Non‐English‐speaking Asian and Hispanic patients were particularly likely to rely on family for decision‐making.

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