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Behavioral and economic impact of a familial history of cancers.
Familial cancer - 1 Jan 2005
Eisinger Francois, Tarpin Carole, Huiart Laetitia, Horsman Doug, Rabayrol Laetitia, Didelot Remi, Julian-Reynier Claire, Sobol Hagay
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BACKGROUND: Misunderstanding of cancer screening recommendations or messages and confidence in the predictive value of positive familial history of disease may converge to stimulate an over-utilization of screening tests in oncology by patients who perceive themselves to be at high risk. METHODS: A survey looking for predictors of the uptake of five cancer screening tests (mammography, colonoscopy, Fecal Occult...
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