Educational brochures
cancer, breast cancer
CANCER, BREAST CANCER
Educational brochures were developed by a multidisciplinary team comprised of a medical oncologist and a surgeon specialized in breast cancer, two clinical researchers, and a group of graphic designers with experience in educational materials for oncologic patients. Team members performed a pilot of the customizable brochure in a total of 27 patients from four healthcare centers to test for comprehension and perceived utility. Patients' opinions and feedback were incorporated into the design and content of the brochures. All members of the team and two psychologists specialized in caring for cancer patients approved the final versions. Both brochures contain the same educational content, explaining in lay terms what is breast cancer 