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A Review on Family History of Breast Cancer: Screening and Counseling Proposals for Women with Familial (Non-Hereditary) Breast Cancer.
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Unic, Ivana; Stalmeier, Peep F. M.; Peer, Petronella G. M.; van Daal, Willem A. J. – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
Studies of variables predicting familial breast cancer (N=59) were analyzed to develop screening recommendations for women with nonhereditary familial breast cancer present. The pooled relative risk (RR) and cumulative probability were used to estimate risk. Data and conclusions are presented. Recommendations for screening and counseling are…
Descriptors: Cancer, Counseling, Family Health, Females
Ethnic Differences in Knowledge and Attitudes about BRCA1 Testing in Women at Increased Risk.
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Hughes, Chanita; Gomez-Caminero, Andres; Benkendorf, Judith; Kerner, Jon; Isaacs, Claudine; Barter, James; Lerman, Caryn – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
Knowledge about the inheritance of breast cancer and attitudes about genetic testing for breast-ovarian cancer susceptibility in women at increased risk were studied in Caucasian and African-American women (N=407). Participants had at least one first-degree relative with cancer. Differences in knowledge and attitudes toward risk may be attributed…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Attitudes, Blacks, Cancer
Offering Choice of Surgical Treatment to Women with Breast Cancer.
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Fallowfield, Lesley – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
Few differences in quality of life results are reported between different primary surgical treatments for breast cancer. Assumptions regarding the role of informed choice in psychosocial morbidity have not been substantiated, and fewer women than expected take an active role in decision making. Rigorous research is needed. (Author/EMK)
Descriptors: Body Image, Cancer, Decision Making, Females