1Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.
2Department of Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island.
J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Aug;8(4):463-468. doi: 10.1089/jayao.2019.0002. Epub 2019 Apr 3.
Given that young women with breast cancer often have concerns and priorities attributable to their life stage, we conducted a series of interviews to better understanding the surgical decision-making experience among women diagnosed at age ≤40. Women spoke of how the potential effect of an extended recovery was affecting their decision and, in some cases, contributing to decisional conflict. Several women described their worry of leaving cancer cells behind; others cited the need for continued surveillance as a consideration. Attention to situational anxiety and concerns about recurrence are warranted to ensure that decisions are made in a supportive and patient-centered setting.
鉴于年轻女性乳腺癌患者的关注点和优先事项往往与其所处的生活阶段有关,我们进行了一系列访谈,以更好地了解≤40 岁诊断为乳腺癌的女性的手术决策经历。女性谈到了延长恢复期对其决策的潜在影响,在某些情况下,这会导致决策冲突。一些女性描述了她们担心遗留癌细胞的担忧;另一些人则提到需要继续监测作为考虑因素。需要关注情境性焦虑和对复发的担忧,以确保在支持性和以患者为中心的环境中做出决策。