Abstract
Background. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Metastatic breast cancer is an incurable disease, the main treatment goals of which are to increase overall survival and improve quality of life.
 Aim. To assess the priorities of patients with breast cancer in the framework of a sociological study.
 Materials and methods. For the first time, the main results of a sociological study of patients diagnosed with breast cancer, conducted by the Interregional Public Movement "Movement Against Cancer" in OctoberNovember 2021. This analysis reflects the needs of patients with breast cancer in various regions of the Russian Federation. A total of 675 people were interviewed,662 questionnaires were allowed for analysis.
 Results. In the rating of patients' desires regarding the results of treatment, regardless of the region and the duration of the course of the disease, the leading positions were taken by "improved quality of life" (46.2%) and "increased life expectancy" (46.4%). In the rating of preferences regarding the therapy received, the first place was taken by the value It is important to maintain good health, working capacity and the ability to live a full life (39.1%).
 Conclusion. The priority for all patients diagnosed with breast cancer is an effective and safe treatment that will ensure a good health and performance and safe a high quality of life for a long time.
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