Predictors of intrusive thoughts and avoidance in women with family histories of breast cancer.

doi:10.1007/BF02895155

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Predictors of intrusive thoughts and avoidance in women with family histories of breast cancer.

Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine - 1 Jan 1997

Zakowski S G, Valdimarsdottir H B, Bovbjerg D H, Borgen P, Holland J, Kash K, Miller D, Mitnick J, Osborne M, Van Zee K

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Having a family history of cancer is an important predictor of lifetime cancer risk. Individuals with family histories of cancer have been reported to experience symptoms of general distress and to have frequent intrusive thoughts and avoidance regarding cancer. To date, little is known about pre...

Topics

Adult
Avoidance Learning
Breast Neoplasms
Defense Mechanisms
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Mass Screening
Middle Aged
Personality Inventory
Risk Assessment
Thinking

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PMID: 9706363
DOI: 10.1007/BF02895155

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