Psychological outcomes of familial ovarian cancer screening: No evidence of long-term harm

Objectives: Ovarian cancer screening for women at increased genetic risk in the UK involves 4-monthly CA125 tests and annual ultrasound, with further tests prompted by an abnormal result. The study evaluated the longer-term psychological and behavioural effects of frequent ovarian screening. Methods...

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Autori principali: Brain, K, Lifford, K, Fraser, L, Rosenthal, A, Rogers, M, Lancastle, D, Phelps, C, Watson, E, Clements, A, Menon, U
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2012