Steven Katz Quotes on Medicine & Medical (2 Quotes)

One important finding is that most patients reported that their surgeons recommended the less invasive treatment. Second, patients had substantial involvement in the decision-making process. More patient involvement, though, yielded more mastectomy, not less.

Regardless of the severity of their illness or risk for recurrence, women who expressed great concerns about the recurrence of the disease or the effects of radiation were much more likely to have a breast removed. By choosing mastectomy, ... some patient