scholarly journals Family history of breast cancer: what do women understand and recall about their genetic risk?

1998 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 731-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Watson ◽  
V Duvivier ◽  
M Wade Walsh ◽  
S Ashley ◽  
J Davidson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Genetic Risk ◽  
History Of

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.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a surveillance programme for women with a family history of breast cancer

2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 319-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
M M Reis ◽  
M Tavakoli ◽  
J Dewar ◽  
D Goudie ◽  
A Cook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Surveillance Programme ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Improving the management of people with a family history of breast cancer in primary care: before and after study of audit-based education

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imran Rafi ◽  
Susmita Chowdhury ◽  
Tom Chan ◽  
Ibrahim Jubber ◽  
Mohammad Tahir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Family History ◽  
Before And After ◽  
History Of ◽  
Before And After Study
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