Coordination of breast cancer care between radiation oncologists and surgeons: A survey study
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Attitude of Health Personnel
Breast Neoplasms
General Surgery
Interdisciplinary Communication
Radiation Oncology
abstract
Despite the widespread availability of tumor boards, a substantial minority of radiation oncologists indicated other providers failed to include them in the breast cancer treatment decision-making process early enough. Earlier inclusion of radiation oncologists may influence patient decisions, and interventions to facilitate this should be considered.
