Objective Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite advancements in anticancer therapy, some patients decide against treatment. Our study focused on characterising …

Jul 21, 2025 · When faced with a cancer diagnosis, some patients choose to say ‘no’ to treatment. Their reasons are varied – and often misunderstood. Now, research has offered rare insight into the …

Feb 7, 2023 · Background All cancer patients, except for a small fraction, seek treatment after becoming aware of the disease. That small fraction do not seek any treatment due to various reasons, and this …

Cancer treatment refusal is a complex issue influenced by a myriad of psychological, emotional, social, and cultural factors. By understanding and addressing these underlying reasons, healthcare …

Apr 23, 2013 · Treatment decision making is an ongoing process; thus, patients who initially refuse treatment may later choose to undergo conventional cancer treatment if given the adequate support, …

More than 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Despite the different treatment options available for cancer, many individuals refuse treatment for various reasons. However, little is …

Aug 11, 2025 · Understand the medical, legal, and support aspects if you choose to refuse cancer treatment. Gain insight into this deeply personal decision.

An advance decision to refuse treatment lets your healthcare team know your wishes if you are not able to communicate them. What is an advance decision? An advance decision (sometimes known as an …

An advance decision to refuse treatment (ADRT) is a statement of your wishes to refuse a certain treatment. It is a way of making sure everyone knows what treatments you do not want to have, if …

The only empirical publications are those focusing on pediatric cancer treatment abandonment in low- and middle-income countries (8, 19 – 25); a survey of German pediatric oncology programs soliciting …