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The impact of a family history of breast cancer on screening practices and attitudes in low-income, rural, African American women.
Journal of women's health (2002) - 1 Oct 2003
West Delia Smith, Greene Paul G, Kratt Polly P, Pulley Leavonne, Weiss Heidi L, Siegfried Nicole, Gore Stacy A
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BACKGROUND: Women with a family history of breast cancer are at increased risk for developing cancer and, therefore, might be expected to engage in early detection practices more actively than women without a family history. Alternatively, women with a family history may avoid thinking about cancer and have attitudes and practices that do not promote early detection. METHODS: This study examined breast cancer...
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