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Knowledge and perceptions of familial and genetic risks for breast cancer risk in adolescent girls.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Dec 2012
Bradbury Angela R, Patrick-Miller Linda, Egleston Brian L, Schwartz Lisa A, Sands Colleen B, Shorter Rebecca, Moore Cynthia W, Tuchman Lisa, Rauch Paula, Malhotra Shreya, Rowan Brianne, Van Decker Stephanie, Schmidheiser Helen, Bealin Lisa, Sicilia Patrick, Daly Mary B
Abstract excerpt
Evidence suggests early events might modify adult breast cancer risk and many adolescents learn of familial and genetic risks for breast cancer. Little is known about how adolescent girls understand and respond to breast cancer risk. Semi-structured interviews with 11-19 year-old girls at high-risk and population-risk for breast cancer evaluated knowledge and perceptions of breast cancer risk and risk...
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