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Influence of perceived breast cancer risk on screening behaviors of female relatives from the Ontario site of the Breast Cancer Family Registry.
European journal of cancer prevention : the official journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP) - 1 Jul 2011
Zhang Li Rita, Chiarelli Anna M, Glendon Gord, Mirea Lucia, Edwards Sarah, Knight Julia A, Andrulis Irene L, Ritvo Paul
Abstract excerpt
Few studies have examined the influence of perceived risk on breast screening behaviors among women with an increased familial breast cancer risk. This study included 1019 women aged 20-71 years from the Ontario site of the Breast Cancer Family Registry who had at least one first-degree relative diagnosed with breast and/or ovarian cancer. Information was obtained from a self-administered questionnaire completed...
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