Breast Density Knowledge and Willingness to Delay Treatment for Pre-Operative Breast Cancer Imaging Among Women with a Personal History of Breast Cancer

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Examines women's knowledge related to breast density and cancer diagnoses and how that impacts their decision to undergo pre-operative imaging. Utilizes Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) data to analyze breast density knowledge and concern, clinical characteristics, and odds of being willing to delay treatment for additional testing. Includes demographic data on patients' breast density exam results, including rural versus urban location.

Rebecca E. Smith, Brian L. Sprague, Louise M. Henderson, et al.

Breast Cancer Research, 26, 73

04/2024

Cancer · Health literacy · Health screening · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Women