Decision-making Processes among Prostate Cancer Survivors with Rising PSA Levels: Results from a Qualitative Analysis

Conclusions. Prostate cancer survivors’ decision-making processes for the treatment of a rising PSA are markedly different from those of the initial diagnosis of prostate cancer. Because patients experience heightened distress and rely more heavily on their physicians’ recommendations with a rising PSA, interactions with the health care provider provide an excellent opportunity to address and assist patients with managing the uncertainty and distress inherent with rising PSA levels.

Source: Medical Decision Making - May 5, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Shen, M. J., Nelson, C. J., Peters, E., Slovin, S. F., Hall, S. J., Hall, M., Herrera, P. C., Leventhal, E. A., Leventhal, H., Diefenbach, M. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research