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Informed Medical Decisions Foundation Funded Research

The Impact of a Decision Aid for Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Recurrence on Patients' Anxiety, Decisional Conflict and Knowledge: A Randomized Trial

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Specific Aims: The overall goal is to improve decision-making regarding the initiation of androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) for men with biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer (PCA). We will do this through lowering patients’ anxiety, decreasing decision conflict, improving patient knowledge and, thereby, influencing the shared decision about the timing of ADT initiation. Continue reading →

Posted in Decision Aid Effectiveness, Decision Quality, Investigator-Initiated Grants, Investigator-Initiated Research, Patient Preferences | Tagged cancer-specific anxiety, decision aids, hormone therapy, prostate cancer | Permalink

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Treatment Choices for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) is not life-threatening, but some cases do progress to invasive cancer over time. To help women diagnosed with DCIS decide how best to treat it, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: Choosing Your Treatment. Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer Programs | Tagged breast cancer, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, DCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ, hormonal therapy, hormone therapy, lumpectomy, mastectomy, radiation, Shared Decision-Making® programs, treatment for breast cancer | Permalink

Hormone Therapy and Chemo for Early Breast Cancer

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be frightening and understanding the various treatment options may feel overwhelming. To help women make the best treatment choice for them, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Early Breast Cancer: Hormone Therapy and Chemotherapy - Are They Right for You? Continue reading →