Women's Health Weekly
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Women's Health Weekly
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Breast Cancer Risk Factor
Soliciting family medical history does not increase cancer worry in patients
January 19th, 2006
Soliciting family medical history does not increase cancer worry in patients with a close family history of breast cancer. "Soliciting family medical history (FMH) is the initial step in the process of screening for heritable cancer risk in medical care. We investigate whether recent solicitation of FMH in general medical care is associated with cancer worry among a sample of women having a first-degree relative with a breast cancer diagnosis," stated scientists in the United States. "Surveys were mailed to women registered with the Cancer Genetics Network having a first-degree relative with a breast cancer diagnosis and a regular source of medical...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-19)
|
