Risk Perception and Psychological Strain in Women with a Family History of Breast Cancer

2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 470-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Neise ◽  
M. Rauchfuss ◽  
S. Paepke ◽  
K. Beier ◽  
W. Lichtenegger
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Family History ◽  
Psychological Strain ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Risk Perception and Lifestyle Behaviors Among White and Black Women With a Family History of the Disease

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Spector ◽  
Merle Mishel ◽  
Celette Sugg Skinner ◽  
Lisa A. DeRoo ◽  
Marcia VanRiper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Black Women ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Family History ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Risk Perception ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals The impact of genetic counselling on risk perception and mental health in women with a family history of breast cancer

1999 ◽  
Vol 79 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 868-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Watson ◽  
S Lloyd ◽  
J Davidson ◽  
L Meyer ◽  
R Eeles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Family History ◽  
Genetic Counselling ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The impact of genetic counselling on risk perception in women with a family history of breast cancer

1994 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 934-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
DGR Evans ◽  
V Blair ◽  
R Greenhalgh ◽  
P Hopwood ◽  
A Howell
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Family History ◽  
Genetic Counselling ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

Does a Family History of Male Breast Cancer Influence Risk Perception and Use of Genetic Testing?

2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (8) ◽  
pp. 879-882
Author(s):  
Suzanne C. Schiffman ◽  
Anees B. Chagpar
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Family History ◽  
Male Breast Cancer ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Male Breast ◽  
Degree Relative ◽  
History Of

We sought to determine differences in risk perception and use of genetic testing in these individuals compared with those with a family history of female breast cancer (FHxFBC) in a population-based cohort. Data from the 2005 National Health Interview Survey were used to assess risk perception and use of genetic counseling in individuals with a family history of male breast cancer (FHxMBC) versus those with a FHxFBC. Of the 2429 individuals with a first-degree relative with breast cancer surveyed, 21 (0.7%) had a FHxMBC, whereas 2408 (99.3%) had a FHxFBC. Women who had a FHxMBC perceived themselves as being at higher risk for developing breast cancer than those with a FHxFBC (61.5 vs 46.5%, P = 0.011). Fewer individuals with a FHxMBC had heard about genetic testing than those with a FHxFBC (38.4 vs 50.8%, P = 0.322). Of these, none of the individuals with a FHxMBC discussed this with their physician (vs 13% of individuals with a FHxFBC, P = 0.004) and none underwent genetic testing (vs 3% of individuals with a FHxFBC, P = 0.009). Women with a FHxMBC perceive this as being associated with increased cancer risk, but few discuss this with their physicians. Physicians should be proactive in discussing risk with these patients.

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