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The impact of family history of breast cancer and cancer death on women's mammography practices and beliefs.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Aug 2008
Tracy Kelly A, Quillin John M, Wilson Diane Baer, Borzelleca Joseph, Jones Resa M, McClish Donna, Bowen Deborah, Bodurtha Joann
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PURPOSE: To summarize the impact of a family history of breast cancer on mammography practices and beliefs. METHOD: Survey data concerning breast health practices and beliefs were utilized for a cross-sectional analysis. Participants were 899 racially diverse nonpregnant women 40 years and older without breast cancer. The impact of various aspects of cancer family history on mammography, perceived barriers to and...
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