The psychological impact of mammographic screening on women with a family history of breast cancer—a systematic review

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 939-948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eila K. Watson ◽  
Bethan J. Henderson ◽  
Joanne Brett ◽  
Clare Bankhead ◽  
Joan Austoker
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Family History ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Mammographic Screening ◽  
History Of

What Is the Psychological Impact of Mammographic Screening on Younger Women With a Family History of Breast Cancer? Findings From a Prospective Cohort Study by the PIMMS Management Group

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (25) ◽  
pp. 3823-3830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Tyndel ◽  
Joan Austoker ◽  
Bethan J. Henderson ◽  
Kate Brain ◽  
Clare Bankhead ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
Mammographic Screening ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Cancer Worry ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
Clear Result ◽  
History Of

Purpose Studies are underway to establish the clinical effectiveness of annual mammographic screening in women younger than 50 years with a family history of breast cancer. This study investigated both the positive and negative psychological effects of screening on these women. Patients and Methods Women who received an immediate all-clear result after mammography (n = 1,174) and women who were recalled for additional tests before receiving an all-clear result (false positive; n = 112) completed questionnaires: 1 month before mammography, and 1 and 6 months after receiving final results. The questionnaires included measures of cancer worry, psychological consequences, and perceived benefits of breast screening. Results Women who received an immediate all-clear result experienced a decrease in cancer worry and negative psychological consequences immediately after the result, whereas women who were recalled for additional tests did not. By 6 months this cancer-specific distress had reduced significantly in both groups. Changes in levels of distress were significantly different between the two groups, but in absolute terms the differences were not large. Recalled women reported significantly greater positive psychological consequences of screening immediately after the result, and were also more positive about the benefits of screening compared with women who received an immediate all-clear result. Conclusion For women receiving an immediate all-clear result, participating in annual mammographic screening is psychologically beneficial. Furthermore, women who are recalled for additional tests do not appear to be harmed by screening: these women's positive views about mammography suggest that they view any distress caused by recall as an acceptable part of screening.

scholarly journals First-degree family history of breast cancer is associated with prostate cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Cancer ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng-Ju Ren ◽  
De-Hong Cao ◽  
Qin Zhang ◽  
Peng-Wei Ren ◽  
Liang-Ren Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Mammographic screening for young women with a family history of breast cancer: knowledge and views of those at risk

2008 ◽  
Vol 99 (7) ◽  
pp. 1007-1012 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Tyndel ◽  
◽  
A Clements ◽  
C Bankhead ◽  
B J Henderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Family History ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Mammographic Screening ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
History Of ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

The burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors in the Middle East: A systematic review and meta-analysis focusing on primary prevention

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula ◽  
Abdullah Shehab ◽  
Anhar Ullah ◽  
Jamal Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Family History ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
History Of

Background: The increasing incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) threatens the Middle Eastern population. Several epidemiological studies have assessed CVD and its risk factors in terms of the primary prevention of CVD in the Middle East. Therefore, summarizing the information from these studies is essential. Aim: We conducted a systematic review to assess the prevalence of CVD and its major risk factors among Middle Eastern adults based on the literature published between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2018 and carried out a meta-analysis. Methods: We searched electronic databases such as PubMed/Medline, ScienceDirect, Embase and Google Scholar to identify literature published from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2018. All the original articles that investigated the prevalence of CVD and reported at least one of the following factors were included: hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, smoking and family history of CVD. To summarize CVD prevalence, we performed a random-effects meta-analysis. Results: A total of 41 potentially relevant articles were included, and 32 were included in the meta-analysis (n=191,979). The overall prevalence of CVD was 10.1% (95% confidence interval (CI): 7.1-14.3%, p<0.001) in the Middle East. A high prevalence of CVD risk factors, such as dyslipidaemia (43.3%; 95% CI: 21.5-68%), hypertension (26.2%; 95% CI: 19.6-34%) and diabetes (16%; 95% CI: 9.9-24.8%), was observed. The prevalence rates of other risk factors, such as smoking (12.4%; 95% CI: 7.7-19.4%) and family history of CVD (18.7%; 95% CI: 15.4-22.5%), were also high. Conclusion: The prevalence of CVD is high (10.1%) in the Middle East. The burden of dyslipidaemia (43.3%) in this region is twice as high as that of hypertension (26.2%) and diabetes mellitus (16%). Multifaceted interventions are urgently needed for the primary prevention of CVD in this region.

Family history of breast cancer and local recurrence after breast conserving therapy

1998 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. S12
Author(s):  
C.T.M. Brekelmans ◽  
A.C. Voogd ◽  
G. Botke ◽  
A.N. van Geel ◽  
P. Rodrigus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Local Recurrence ◽  
Breast Conserving Therapy ◽  
History Of

A Group Therapy Approach to Facilitate Integration of Risk Information for Women at Risk for Breast Cancer

1998 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Jane Esplen ◽  
Brenda Toner ◽  
Jonathan Hunter ◽  
Gordon Glendon ◽  
Kate Butler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Family History ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Risk Information ◽  
Degree Relative ◽  
Therapy Approach ◽  
History Of

Objective: To describe and illustrate elements of a group counselling approach designed to enhance the communication of risk information on breast cancer (BC) to women with a family history of this disease. Breast cancer is a leading cause of female cancer death. The most important risk factor for BC is a positive family history in at least 1 first-degree relative, and approximately one-third of women with BC have a family history of the disease. Recent evidence suggests that there is a significant psychological impact associated with having a family history of BC, and this may influence the psychological adjustment and response to being counselled for personal risk. New counselling approaches are required. Method: This paper describes a group therapy approach that incorporates principles of supportive-expressive therapy designed to address the emotional impact of being at risk for BC and to promote accuracy of perceived risk. The key elements of the intervention are described along with clinical illustrations from groups that are part of an ongoing study to develop and standardize the group therapy. Conclusion: Qualitative data from the groups suggest that this model of therapy is both feasible and effective.

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