Vitamin D-Related Information Exposure, Attitudes, and Practices Among Prostate and Breast Cancer Survivors in Poland: Implications for Patient–Physician Communication

Key Points

Improving vitamin D-related patient-physician communication may enhance care for cancer survivors, especially in prostate and breast cancer cases.
Data suggests that routine 25(OH)D testing could be beneficial for patients recovering from prostate and breast cancer.
Assessment of current practices highlights patients' needs regarding vitamin D-related information and attitudes during recovery.
This analysis indicates an urgent need for further studies and potential guidelines on vitamin D testing in cancer care.

Abstract

It appears reasonable to improve physician-patient communication and broaden consideration of patients' needs, which suggests a direction for further studies on the role of routine 25(OH)D testing in the standard care of patients with breast and prostate cancer.

Vitamin D-Related Information Exposure, Attitudes, and Practices Among Prostate and Breast Cancer Survivors in Poland: Implications for Patient–Physician Communication

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