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Diagnosed with breast cancer while on a family history screening programme: an exploratory qualitative study.

European journal of cancer care - 1 May 2008

Clements A, Henderson B J, Tyndel S, Evans G, Brain K, Austoker J, Watson E

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Mammographic screening is offered to many women under 50 in the UK who are at moderate or high risk of developing breast cancer because of their family history of the disease. Little is understood about the impact of screening on the emotional well-being of women with a family history of breast cancer. This qualitative study explores the value that women at increased risk placed on screening, both pre- and...

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PMID: 18419627
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2007.00837.x

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