The psychological impact of mammographic screening on women with a family history of breast cancer--a systematic review.

doi:10.1002/pon.903

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The psychological impact of mammographic screening on women with a family history of breast cancer--a systematic review.

Psycho-oncology - 1 Nov 2005

Watson Eila K, Henderson Bethan J, Brett Joanne, Bankhead Clare, Austoker Joan

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This systematic review aims to assess the psychological impact of mammographic screening on women with a family history of breast cancer. Women with a family history, and hence increased risk, of breast cancer are known to experience higher levels of anxiety about cancer. They are also often offered screening from an earlier age. The psychological consequences of screening are therefore of particular importance...

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Anxiety
Breast Neoplasms
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Mammography
Pedigree
Stress, Psychological

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PMID: 15744777
DOI: 10.1002/pon.903

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