Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Loritsch, Mary Brewer
URN	etd-11182008-063136
Title	Do surgeons influence the treatment rates for T1 breast cancer patients at the local level of health care?
Degree	Doctor of Education
Department	Curriculum and Instruction
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Redican, Kerry J. Committee Co-Chair Weber, Larry J. Committee Co-Chair Baffi, Charles R. Committee Member Fortune, Jimmie C. Committee Member Zelenik, Mary Ella Committee Member
Keywords	breast conservation surgery lumpectomy mastectomy patient decision-making
Date of Defense	1995-05-05
Availability	restricted
Abstract Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women ages 35-54. A research consensus has been published stating that breast conserving therapy or surgery (BCT/BeS) and mastectomy treatments for T1 breast cancers yield comparable recurrence and survival rates. Standards of medical practice for various diseases and conditions are known, but very little if any, information or research exists on individual hospital medical practice. This study focused on the grassroots level of health care by investigating local treatment protocols, patient/physician beliefs and actual treatments chosen concerning early diagnosis of breast cancer.
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