Are Women's Breast Cancer Risk Appraisals in Line with Updated Clinical Risk Estimates Communicated? Results from a UK Family History Risk and Prevention Clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incorporation of breast density and a polygenic risk score (PRS) into breast cancer risk prediction models can alter previously communicated risk estimates. Previous research finds that risk communication does not usually change personal risk appraisals. This study aimed to examine how women from the family history risk study appraise their breast cancer risk following communication of an updated risk estimate.

Methods

In the family history risk study, 323 women attended a consultation to receive an updated breast cancer risk estimate. A subset (n = 190) completed a questionnaire, assessing their subjective breast cancer risk appraisals, satisfaction with the information provided, and cancer-related worry. One hundred and three were notified of a decreased ris

SUBMITTER: Woof VG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7616752 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature