Challenging Rationality: Examining the Belief in Cure Among Patients With Advanced Incurable Cancers

Oncologist. 2024 Feb 2;29(2):e296-e297. doi: 10.1093/oncolo/oyad284.

Abstract

Citing a recently published study, this letter to the editor highlights again the critical role of prognostic awareness in the decision-making process for cancer therapeutics.

Keywords: cancer; cognitive biases; communication; perception of curability; prognosis.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Communication
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Oncologists*
  • Prognosis