Abstract:147 Background: Preoperative therapy for localized pancreatic cancer represents an emerging treatment paradigm with the potential to provide significant benefits, yet with complex risks. Research is lacking about whether clinicians effectively communicate key components of informed decision-making for patients considering this treatment. Methods: From 2017-2019, we conducted a two-part, mixed methods study. In part 1, we conducted interviews with clinicians (medical/radiation/surgical oncology, n = 13) and pa… Show more
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