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Women's decisions regarding management of breast cancer risk.

Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses - 1 Aug 2002

MacDonald Deborah J

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Twenty-three unaffected women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer participated in a study to ascertain their cancer-related concerns, beliefs, and preferences for risk management. Their perceptions related to breast cancer risk management options have implications for practicing nurses.

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PMID: 12219430

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