Concerns and Expectations of Risk-Reducing Surgery in Women with Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome

Concerns and Expectations of Risk-Reducing Surgery in Women with Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome (HBOC) carriers face complex decisions, which might affect their fertility and body image. Using an anonymous 40-items questionnaire we evaluated the expectations and concerns about Risk-Reducing Surgery (RRS) in 204 carriers. Participants are well-infor...

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Main Authors: Paola Modaffari, Riccardo Ponzone, Alberta Ferrari, Isabella Cipullo, Viola Liberale, Marta D’Alonzo, Furio Maggiorotto, Nicoletta Biglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
BRCA
Risk-Reducing Surgery
quality of life
Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
Risk-Reducing Salpingo-Oophorectomy
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/3/313

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