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Breast Cancer
Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University further understanding of breast cancer
January 8th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Health Education & Behavior, "This study explored risk perceptions after breast cancer risk appraisal. The study involved a randomized trial of Women's Health clinic patients (>= 40 years old)." "Primary outcome was perceived breast cancer risk at baseline, 1 month, 6 months, and 18 months. Perceived breast cancer risks were higher than actual calculated risks at baseline. At baseline, 45% reported moderate/strong risk and 43% reported lower-than-average risk; 53% said that their risk was lower than 15%. Mean perceived lifetime risk was 31 out of 100. Throughout follow-up, the treatment group reported lower...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-01-08)
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