Publications [#301818] of Peter A Ubel

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Journal Articles

  1. Fagerlin, A; Dillard, AJ; Smith, DM; Zikmund-Fisher, BJ; Pitsch, R; McClure, JB; Greene, S; Alford, SH; Nair, V; Hayes, DF; Wiese, C; Ubel, PA. "Women's interest in taking tamoxifen and raloxifene for breast cancer prevention: response to a tailored decision aid.." Breast cancer research and treatment 127.3 (June, 2011): 681-688. [21442198], [doi]
    (last updated on 2024/04/19)

    Abstract:
    Although tamoxifen can prevent primary breast cancer, few women use it as a preventive measure. A second option, raloxifene, has recently been approved. The objective of the study was to determine women's interest in tamoxifen and raloxifene after reading a decision aid (DA) describing the risks and benefits of each medication. Women with 5-year risk of breast cancer ≥ 1.66 from two large health maintenance organizations were randomized to receive a DA versus usual care. After reading an on-line DA that discussed the risks and benefits of tamoxifen and raloxifene, women completed measures of risk perception, decisional conflict, behavioral intentions, and actual behavior related to tamoxifen and raloxifene. 3 months following the intervention, 8.1% of participants had looked for additional information about breast cancer prevention drugs, and 1.8% had talked to their doctor about tamoxifen and/or raloxifene. The majority, 54.7%, had decided to not take either drug, 0.5% had started raloxifene, and none had started tamoxifen. Participants were not particularly worried about taking tamoxifen or raloxifene and did not perceive significant benefits from taking these drugs. Over 50% did not perceive a change in their risk of getting breast cancer if they took tamoxifen or raloxifene. After reading a DA about tamoxifen and raloxifene, few women were interested in taking either breast cancer prevention drug.

Peter A Ubel