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Screening adherence in BRCA1/2 families is associated with primary physicians' behavior.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 15 Feb 2004
Tinley Susan T, Houfek Julia, Watson Patrice, Wenzel Lari, Clark Mary Beth, Coughlin Susan, Lynch Henry T
Abstract excerpt
This study provides an assessment of long-term breast and ovarian cancer screening behaviors and the variables associated with adherence with screening among women with or at 50% for having a BRCA1/2 mutation. Participants in the study included 112 women (33 mutation carriers and 79 at 50% risk). Data was collected through a mailed questionnaire, which included items to assess screening behaviors in the last 2...
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