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undergo surveillance unless there is compelling reason not to. However, patients with larger tumors may prefer radiation or chemotherapy if they know they have a higher risk of relapse. So tumor size can facilitate shared decision-making.” The other area

provider Promote policies and reimbursement mechanisms that support interoperability and encourage the aggregation of patient data that will promote shared decision-making and increase understanding between patients, providers, and payers Maintain and

has worked elsewhere, and making sure these discussions include input from patient advocates. Visit NCCN.org to learn more about the tools NCCN provides to encourage prevention and enable shared decision-making between patients and providers

aggressive treatment for fit patients and more conservative therapies for frail patients. Taking the differing outcomes of these groups into account, the patient and oncologist can develop a treatment plan in a shared decision-making process that incorporates

, monitoring, and management for patients and survivors. 17 The use of PROs in everyday clinical practice can promote better communication and shared decision-making by patients and providers, and help distinguish physical, emotional, and social issues that

cancer information and screening programs. 20 Although the benefit of prostate cancer screening is still under debate, 21 , 22 the American Cancer Society and the American Urological Association recommend shared decision-making between patients and

the highest risk of VTE. We are hopeful that this clinical tool will aid informed shared decision-making between providers and patients with MM regarding VTE risk before IMiD initiation. Future prospective studies are needed to define the best VTE

mammography should be counseled regarding potential benefits, risks, and limitations, and shared decision-making is encouraged. Breast cancer is a major worldwide health problem. In the United States, 12.5%, or 1 in 8 women, will develop breast cancer during

providers are adequately trained on anticoagulant options to provide informed recommendations when engaging in shared decision-making. Warfarin adherence can be assessed through INR monitoring. There have been concerns about adherence with LMWH given that

and family/caregivers, whereas another panel member raised the possibility of reframing this information in an algorithm on shared decision-making. It was suggested that the current content provided important guidance on appropriate triggers for