Study results from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery in the area of breast cancer published
2007 NOV 19 -- A report, 'Satisfaction with breast cancer screening and future screening participation,' is newly published data in Medical Science Monitor. In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To measure satisfaction with an investigational breast cancer risk screening technique [electrical impedance scanning (EIS)] and to investigate the relationship between satisfaction and willingness to return for follow-up examination one year later 2727 women volunteers (age 18-45 years, military healthcare beneficiaries) underwent an EIS exam [reported as 'negative' (average risk) or 'positive' (high risk)]; then they filled out a questionnaire assessing satisfaction with the procedure. One year later, women were invited for follow-up screening Satisfaction score was significantly related to EIS exam result (higher for women with negative exams), importance assigned to breast cancer screening, and family history of breast cancer." "However, satisfaction was not related to scheduling a visit the following year for a follow-up examination. The only satisfaction component predicting return was satisfaction with exam reporting for participants with positive exam results. Return was related positively to age and race/ethnicity; older women and Hispanic women were more likely, while African American women were less likely, to return for follow-up Factors affecting breast cancer screening participation among younger women are diverse and complex," wrote A. Stojadinovic and colleagues, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery. The researchers concluded: "Further study and delineation of such factors is necessary to understand how best to tailor breast cancer education programs in young women." Stojadinovic and colleagues published their study in Medical Science Monitor (Satisfaction with breast cancer screening and future screening participation. Medical Science Monitor, 2007;13(10):CR422-9). For additional information, contact A. Stojadinovic, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Dept. of Surgery, Washington, DC USA.. Publisher contact information for the journal Medical Science Monitor is: International Scientific Literature, Inc., 1125 Willis Avenue, Albertson, NY 11507, USA. Keywords: United States, Washington, Breast Cancer, Breast Carcinoma, Oncology, Women's Health. This article was prepared by Clinical Oncology Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Clinical Oncology Week via NewsRx.com.
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