Advantages and Adversities of the Weighted Toxicity Score.

Vaishampayan, Ulka · Clin Cancer Res · 2018

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Abstract

It is imperative to develop a comprehensive toxicity score that will capture, convey, and compare adverse events of agents that are therapeutic options for the same disease state. The weighted toxicity score tool is a valuable aid in the shared decision-making process of therapeutic choice between patients and providers. <i>Clin Cancer Res; 24(20); 4918-20. ©2018 AACR</i> <i>See related article by Carbini et al., p. 4968</i>.

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