Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Review Meta Analysis
Decision aids and breast cancer: do they influence choice for surgery and knowledge of treatment options?
To describe the effect of decision aids on the choice for surgery and knowledge of surgical therapy among women with early-stage breast cancer. ⋯ Decision aids are important adjuncts for counseling women with early-stage breast cancer. Their use increases the likelihood that women will choose breast-conserving surgery, and enhances patient knowledge of treatment options.