Researchers at Harvard University have published new data on breast cancer

Data detailed in 'Breast cancer prevention: patient decision making and risk communication in the high risk setting' have been presented. "The purpose of this study was to investigate prevention decision making among women at high risk for breast cancer, including patient preferences for preventive interventions, patient understanding of disease risk, and patient preferences for risk communication methods, and the corresponding physician understanding of these factors. A prospective interview and survey study was conducted of consecutive new patients seen at a cancer risk and prevention clinic and their physicians," researchers in the United States report.

"One hundred...

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