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

Perception of breast cancer risk among women in breast center and primary care settings: Correlation with age and family history of breast cancer

Surgery ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara L. Smith ◽  
Michele A. Gadd ◽  
Christina Lawler ◽  
Deborah J. MacDonald ◽  
Sarah C. Grudberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Family History ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Breast Center ◽  
Primary Care Settings ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Referrals of women with a family history of breast cancer from primary care to cancer genetics services in South East Scotland

2003 ◽  
Vol 89 (9) ◽  
pp. 1650-1656 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Campbell ◽  
S Holloway ◽  
R Cetnarskyj ◽  
E Anderson ◽  
R Rush ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cancer Genetics ◽  
Genetics Services ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Symptoms and Risk Factors of Ovarian Cancer: A Survey in Primary Care

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketan Gajjar ◽  
Gemma Ogden ◽  
M. I. Mujahid ◽  
Khalil Razvi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Family History ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Cancer Symptoms ◽  
Relative Lack ◽  
Primary Care Clinics ◽  
History Of

In spite of the increased awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, the predictive value of symptoms remains very low. The aim of this paper is to obtain the views of general practitioners (GPs) in relation to symptom-based detection of ovarian cancer and to assess their knowledge for family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer as a predisposing factor for ovarian cancer. In this questionnaire survey, postal questionnaires were sent to 402 GPs in 132 primary care clinics, out of which we obtained 110 replies (27.4%). Approximately 26% of respondent GPs thought that the symptoms were more likely to be frequent, sudden, and persistent, and one-fifth were unsure of the importance of family history of breast cancer in relation to ovarian cancer. The participant GPs scored a set of symptoms for their relevance to ovarian cancer from 0 (not relevant) to 10 (most relevant). The highest scored symptoms were abdominal swelling (mean ± SD, 8.19±2.33), abdominal bloating (7.01±3.01), and pelvic pain (7.46±2.26). There was a relative lack of awareness for repetitive symptoms as well as gastrointestinal symptoms as an important feature in a symptom-based detection of ovarian cancer.

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
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