Hormonal Replacement Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Decision Analysis

Abstract

The goals of this project are to develop a computerized decision analysis model concerning the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for breast cancer survivors. During the first year, we updated our literature search and review and found numerous studies relevant to our question. We developed a pilot instrument to measure patient preferences, but found that this did not provide useful information. We have begun construction of two alternative decision analysis models. During the next year we plan to continue development of the model. Because of the complexities of developing valid instruments for measuring patient preferences (utilities), we have rearranged our budget to permit us to obtain the consultative services of Dr. Albert Wu of John Hopkins University, an authority on measurement of quality of life.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA360957

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  • Henry S. Sacks

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  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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  • Biomedical Research
  • Breast Cancer
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Drug Therapy
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Institutional Review Board
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  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • New York
  • Public Health
  • Quality Of Life
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