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Impact of Genetic Testing on Risk-Management Behavior of Black Breast Cancer Survivors: A Longitudinal, Observational Study.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 May 2020
Conley Claire C, Kasting Monica L, Augusto Bianca M, Garcia Jennifer D, Cragun Deborah, Gonzalez Brian D, Kim Jongphil, Ashing Kimlin Tam, Knott Cheryl L, Hughes-Halbert Chanita, Pal Tuya, Vadaparampil Susan T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Black women are overrepresented among premenopausal breast cancer (BC) survivors. These patients warrant genetic testing (GT) followed by risk-reducing behaviors. This study documented patterns and predictors of cancer risk-management behaviors among young black BC survivors after GT. METHODS: Black women (n = 143) with a diagnosis of BC at the age of 50 years or younger received GT. At 1 year after...
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