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ArticleJCO global oncology2021

Gaps in Care and Support for Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer: A Report From the Advanced Breast Cancer Global Alliance.

Lesley Fallowfield, Frances M Boyle, Luzia Travado, Belinda E Kiely, Patti Jewell, Dawn Aubel, Fatima Cardoso

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Article in JCO global oncology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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20 citing papers in PubMed.

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  17. Living with metastatic breast cancer (LIMBER): experiences, quality of life, gaps in information, care and support of patients in the UK.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Lesley FallowfieldSussex Health Outcomes Research and Education in Cancer (SHORE-C), Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom.
Frances M BoyleMater Hospital North Sydney, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Luzia TravadoBreast Unit, Champalimaud Clinical Center/Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-3509-3035
Belinda E KielyNHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Patti JewellPfizer Inc, New York, NY.
Dawn AubelNovartis AG, East Hanover, NJ.ORCID 0000-0002-1159-1112
Fatima CardosoBreast Unit, Champalimaud Clinical Center/Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6692-2249

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAlthough new therapeutic options continue to improve disease-related outcomes in advanced breast cancer (ABC), enhanced focus is needed to improve quality of life for patients currently living with ABC.

methodsIn November 2019, a multidisciplinary workshop to explore patient perceptions of their information and support needs was held at the ABC Global Alliance Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. Ninety-two attendees from 27 countries participated in the workshop.

resultsSeveral key unmet needs were identified and discussed in the workshop, including the following: (1) Significant patient knowledge gaps exist related to the diagnosis and management of ABC, and the availability of patient-focused information to support these gaps in knowledge remains limited. (2) The development of meaningful relationships between patients and health care professionals, and the role of patients in decision making, is often overlooked for patients with ABC. (3) Multidisciplinary care approaches are crucial for patients with ABC; however, these often lack effective coordination. (4) Access to clinical trials for ABC also remains limited. (5) Caregivers, friends, and family members do not receive sufficient guidance to support patients with ABC and manage their own well-being.

conclusionThe variety of unmet needs explored in the workshop demonstrates that patients with ABC still face considerable challenges related to quality of care and support, which will not be resolved until tangible action is taken. Issues highlighted in the workshop should be prioritized by working groups to shape the development of community-based solutions. There is a need for the global community to act proactively to maximize awareness of these ongoing unmet needs and existing resources, while socializing and building new initiatives and resources that will help to close these gaps for patients.

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Breast NeoplasmsQuality of LifeCaregiversFamilyFemaleHumansPortugal

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