Experiences and preferences about information on treatment-related side effects among patients with early breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment-related side effects are common among women treated for early breast cancer and their effective management is essential to maintain quality of life, ensure treatment adherence, and optimise survival outcomes. This study aimed to investigate patient-reported experiences and preferences about information regarding side effects received during breast cancer care.

Methods

An international multi-stakeholder expert group conducted an online patient survey assessing comprehensiveness, timing, and delivery modality of information regarding treatment-related side effects among patients undergoing primary therapy (surgery, radiation, and [neo]adjuvant chemotherapy) and endocrine therapy for early breast cancer. Descriptive analyses were performed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Di Meglio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872395 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature