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Anxiety and Its Association With Screening Mammography.

Vilert A Loving¹, Shadi Aminololama-Shakeri², Jessica W T Leung³

¹Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Gilbert, AZ, USA.

Journal of Breast Imaging

|March 1, 2024

Summary

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Screening mammography can cause anxiety, but its exact risk is hard to measure due to individual differences and varied study methods. Radiology practices should offer strategies like immediate results to reduce patient anxiety.

Keywords:

anxiety false positive fear screening mammogram worry

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Medical Psychology

Background:

Anxiety is recognized as a potential harm associated with screening mammography.
Quantifying this risk is challenging due to individual variability and diverse measurement tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the complexities of mammography-related anxiety.
To highlight the need for strategies to mitigate patient anxiety during breast cancer screening.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on screening mammography and patient anxiety.
Discussion of factors influencing anxiety levels, including baseline susceptibility and racial/ethnic variations.

Main Results:

Mammography-associated anxiety is a recognized concern, though its precise level is difficult to ascertain.
Psychological responses can differ significantly across diverse patient populations.

Conclusions:

Breast radiology practices must acknowledge and address mammography-induced anxiety.
Implementing strategies such as immediate interpretations, patient education, and relaxation techniques is recommended to reduce anxiety.