Accuracy of Perceived Breast Cancer Risk in Black and White Women with an Elevated Risk.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Perceived breast cancer risk predicts screening behaviors. However, perceived risk is often inaccurate, notably in Black women, who often underestimate their risk despite having higher disease-specific mortality rates. We examined predictors of perceived breast cancer risk, and its impact on surveillance.

Methods

We used baseline data from a randomized trial targeting unaffected women recruited by relatives with early-onset breast cancer. Data collection occurred between 2012 and 2013. Accuracy of perceived risk was assessed by comparing perceived risk to objective lifetime breast cancer risks, calculated with the Gail and Claus models. A multivariate mixed model regression examined predictors of accuracy of perceived risk. The impact of perceived risk on breast

SUBMITTER: Young JML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9037653 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature