1 in 4 young cancer patients regret initial treatment decisions
Their trust in their oncologist is a major factor in whether or not they feel regret, study shows
29th April 2019
Most teens and young adults with cancer want a voice in how their tumours are treated, but almost one in four express regret about the initial treatment decisions made, a study suggests.
Researchers surveyed 203 cancer patients, ages 15-29, within six weeks of their diagnosis to ask about their decision-making preferences and experiences.
They checked back with these young patients again after four months and one year to see whether their feelings about treatment decisions changed over time.