Table 8.
Illustrative quotes on complete tumor resection most important outcome
“Even though it won’t be perfectly beautiful, and it will never be. There is not much more to improve. I don’t really mind that spot and that scar, as long as I look a little presentable.” Patient 12 (72-year-old male) |
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“Although the cancer might not be completely gone (…) my quality of life has indeed improved and that is important to me.” Patient 13 (64-year-old female) |