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Breast Cancer
Data on breast cancer detailed by S.J. Rolnick and co-authors
November 5th, 2007
"Although prophylactic mastectomy significantly reduces the incidence and recurrence of breast cancer, little is known about women's information needs before the procedure. We surveyed 967 women, from 6 healthcare systems, with bilateral or contralateral prophylactic mastectomy performed between 1979 and 1999," researchers in the United States report. "There were 2 open-ended questions: ''What one thing do you wish you had known before your prophylactic mastectomy'' and ''Is there anything else you would like to share with us''' Three researchers categorized responses, and informational needs were ascertained. Seventy-one percent (684 women) responded, of which 81 %...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-11-05)
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