Lymphoma
Scientists at University of Sheffield, Department of Psychology report research in lymphoma
Published in Blood Weekly, January 31st, 2008
Fresh data on lymphoma are presented in the report 'Reassurance following breast screening recall for female survivors of Hodgkin's lymphoma.' "Female survivors of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) treated with mantle radiotherapy experience increased breast cancer risk related to radiation dose and age at diagnosis. In 2003, the Department of Health (DoH) in the UK recalled patients to explain this risk and offer screening," scientists writing in the journal The Breast report.
"The aims of this paper are to describe women's emotional responses and knowledge of their personal risk following the recall. Women were interviewed before risk counselling and breast screening...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2008-01-31)
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