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opportunity to make decisions based on the patient's values through shared decision-making models ( Figure 3 ). 14 All of these resources provide guidance in deciding what should be available in a particular setting, but recommendations must be tailored to

with early-stage hormone receptor–positive breast cancer. Surgeon-to-patient phone calls have optimized shared decision-making to delay surgery. Patients with aggressive hematologic malignancy have similar or greater urgency for life-saving treatment

Xavier Llor, MD, PhD, Professor, Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital. “This new patient guideline from NCCN offers a better understanding of the scientific research for the larger community. It provides a foundation for shared decision-making with

approach for management, which can provide challenges for optimal coordination. These projects will explore opportunities to leverage technology in order to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through supportive services, shared decision-making

nonmedical terms through the library of NCCN Guidelines for Patients to empower people with cancer and their caregivers to better understand their management and participate in shared decision making. Both the clinical and patient guidelines are available for

officer, NCCN. “NCCN Evidence Blocks will educate providers and patients about the efficacy, safety, and affordability of systemic therapy, serving as a starting point for shared decision-making based on the individual patient's value system.” The

, switching to a different HER2-directed therapy, as disease progresses. As long as the patient appears to be benefitting, and there are reasonable expectations, we continue systemic therapy, with shared decision-making,” he commented. A recent addition to the

frequently updated medical guidelines in any discipline; they should also be the most accessible. The convenience of Flatiron Assist can give doctors more time to engage in shared decision making in order to determine which guideline-concordant treatment plan

The awardees responded to an RFP from NCCN ORP and Pfizer IGLC seeking concepts for initiatives focusing on the following areas where gaps in care currently exist: Provider education and provider/patient treatment shared decision-making Adoption

decision-making. “Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, and Lilly is deeply committed to patients with this aggressive disease,” said Maura Dickler, MD, Vice President of Late Phase Development, Lilly Oncology. “We are proud