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Breast cancer risk counseling improves women's functioning.

Deborah J Bowen1, Wylie Burke, Anne McTiernan

  • 1Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Avenue North, MP-900, Seattle, WA 98109, USA. dbowen@fhcrc.org

Patient Education and Counseling
|April 6, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Genetic and psychosocial counseling significantly reduced perceived breast cancer risk and worry in women. These interventions help individuals cope better with health risks and manage their concerns effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Coping with health risks is crucial for well-being.
  • Counseling can alleviate distress and improve health management.
  • Breast cancer risk is a significant concern for many women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of genetic and psychosocial counseling in managing breast cancer risk.
  • To compare the impact of two counseling methods against a control group.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted.
  • Participants received either genetic counseling, psychosocial counseling, or were in a control group.
  • Eligibility criteria included age (18-74), family history of breast cancer, and no personal cancer history.

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Main Results:

  • Perceived breast cancer risk decreased by 50% in both counseling groups compared to the control.
  • Cancer worry decreased by one scale point in the counseling groups (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Counseling interventions effectively reduce negative emotional responses to breast cancer risk.
  • Both genetic and psychosocial counseling are beneficial for women concerned about breast cancer.