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Breast Cancer Screening
Anxiety for women recalled for second mammography is similar regardless of family history
January 12th, 2006
The anxiety for women recalled for a second mammography is similar regardless of whether a family history of breast cancer exists. "This systematic review aims to assess the psychological impact of mammographic screening on women with a family history of breast cancer," investigators in England reported. E.K. Watson and colleagues commented, "Women with a family history, and hence increased risk, of breast cancer are known to experience higher levels of anxiety about cancer. They are also often offered screening from an earlier age. The psychological consequences of screening are therefore of particular importance for this group of women." ...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-12)
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