An exploratory qualitative study of women's perceptions of risk management options for familial ovarian cancer: implications for informed decision making.

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OBJECTIVE: Women who are at increased risk of familial ovarian cancer face complex decisions about strategies for managing their risk due to a lack of evidence regarding the benefits of ovarian cancer screening (OCS) and prophylactic surgery. At present, there is a limited understanding of women's attitudes towards these options. METHOD: In-depth interviews were conducted to explore perceptions of ovarian cancer...

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