Study aims to help breast cancer patients and doctors make better treatment choices together

NCT ID NCT03248258

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This completed study with 200 participants looked at how to improve shared decision-making for women with metastatic breast cancer. Researchers interviewed patients and healthcare providers to understand what influences treatment choices and how to best share information about prognosis and care options. The goal was to create a treatment plan tool that helps patients and doctors work together to make decisions, including possibly reducing chemotherapy to avoid side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States

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