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Women at familial risk of breast cancer electing for prophylactic mastectomy: frequencies, procedures, and decision-making characteristics.

Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Jun 2017

Schott Sarah, Vetter Lisa, Keller Monika, Bruckner Thomas, Golatta Michael, Eismann Sabine, Dikow Nicola, Evers Christina, Sohn Christof, Heil Joerg

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BACKGROUND: Some women of families at high risk of breast cancer (BC) choose prophylactic mastectomy (PM) in spite of ambiguous evidence for survival benefits. The aim of this study was to investigate counselees' characteristics, decisions on PM, and frequencies of different procedures to better understand how to tailor interventions. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eight hundred and forty-nine counselees who attended...

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PMID: 28439664
DOI: 10.1007/s00404-017-4376-y

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