Study Reveals Breast Cancer Patients Don’t Understand the Details of the Disease

A new study published in the journal Cancer reveals that many women with breast cancer don’t understand their disease — with only 20 to 58 percent of women identifying characteristics correctly.

Lead researchers examined breast cancer patient’s answers to specific questions about the grade, stage and subtype of their tumor. The findings have resulted in a concerning gap in patient education.


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