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Psychosocial outcomes after varying risk management strategies in women at increased familial breast cancer risk: a mixed methods study of patient and partner outcomes.

Jenna MorganE MacInnesS ErskineS J WaltersJ CookK CollinsL Wyld
Published in: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2023)
Levels of psychosocial and decision satisfaction were high for women choosing both RRS and surveillance but, for a minority, risk-reducing measures result in long-term psychosocial morbidity. Efforts to recognise women at increased risk of psychological morbidity may allow targeted support.
Keyphrases
  • breast cancer risk
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • mental health
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • cervical cancer screening
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • pregnant women
  • depressive symptoms
  • cancer therapy
  • antiretroviral therapy