Psychological consequences of MRI-based screening among women with strong family histories of breast cancer
ConclusionNon-mutation carriers undergoing MRI-based screening had considerable baseline anxiety and cancer worry, although daily functioning was not impaired. Abnormal screens and biopsies did not appear to have adverse psychological effects.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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