Impact of Pre-Operative Web-based Breast Cancer Information on the Quality of Patient Decision-Making

A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Impact of Pre-Operative Web-based Breast Cancer Information on the Quality of Patient Decision-Making

This is a prospective randomized control trial to compare the impact of two different types of pre-operative web-based breast cancer information on the quality of patient decision making. Patients are emailed web-based information prior to the surgical consultation. Outcomes are assess at multiple time points: 1) prior to the surgical consultation, 2) immediately following the consultation.

1. >18 years of age
2. Newly diagnosed stage 0-3 breast cancer
3. English speaking
4. Has an email address
5. No prior recent contact with the breast surgeon