Opinion|Videos|January 16, 2025
Selecting the Right RCC Treatment Plan: Shared Decision-Making and Expert Advice
Panelists discuss the process of selecting a treatment plan, including how shared decision-making was approached, the key factors considered in treatment options, how patients can advocate for their preferences, and the process of recommending pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib based on clinical presentation, with a discussion of other regimens that were considered.
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- Let’s discuss the process of selecting your treatment plan. What was the process like for you in selecting a treatment plan and making shared decisions with your care team? What options were presented and how did you weigh the pros and cons?
- What were the most crucial factors you weighed in your personal decision?
- How did you advocate for your preferences during shared decision-making?
- How can patients ensure their voice is heard and their priorities addressed?
- Based on my clinical presentation and disease, what factors guided recommending pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib?
- Were other regimens considered?
- Were other regimens considered?
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