The purpose of these derivative products is to more widely disseminate, in a practical and user-friendly form, the recommendations contained in the guidelines. In the breast cancer area, ASCO currently has derivative products for four guidelines.
ASCO’s practice guidelines and technology assessments reflect expert consensus based on clinical evidence and literature available at the time they are written, and are intended to assist physicians in clinical decision-making and identify questions and settings for further research. Due to the rapid flow of scientific information in oncology, new evidence may have emerged since the time a guideline or assessment was submitted for publication. Guidelines and assessments are not continually updated and may not reflect the most recent evidence. Guidelines and assessments cannot account for individual variation among patients, and cannot be considered inclusive of all proper methods of care or exclusive of other treatments. It is the responsibility of the treating physician or other health care provider, relying on independent experience and knowledge of the patient, to determine the best course of treatment for the patient. Accordingly, adherence to any guideline or assessment is voluntary, with the ultimate determination regarding its application to be made by the physician in light of each patient's individual circumstances. ASCO guidelines and assessments describe the use of procedures and therapies in clinical practice and cannot be assumed to apply to the use of these interventions in the context of clinical trials.ASCO assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of ASCO’s guidelines or assessments, or to any errors or omissions.
