Risk factors and health promotion in families of patients with breast cancer.

Women with a family history of breast cancer have an increased risk of developing the disease. Women identified as 'high risk' for developing breast cancer have been shown to exhibit increased levels of psychological distress and anxiety related to breast cancer. Oncology nurses can address this bar...

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Published in:Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 83 - 90
Main Authors: Conto SIM, Myers JS
Format: CEU exam questions tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Oncology Nursing Society Mar/Apr2002
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