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Title: What Do Women Know About Breast Density? Results from a Population Survey of Virginia Women1

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2017

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Abstract: Breast density reduces the sensitivity of mammography and is a moderate independent risk factor for breast cancer. Virginia is one of 21states that currently require providers to notify patients when they have dense breasts (1.). However, little is known about what women in the general population know and understand about breast density. This survey study assessed knowledge about breast density and about its impact on mammography and its relationship to breast cancer risk.

Url: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27687752

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Authors: Guterbock, Thomas M; Rexrode, Deborah L; Eggleston, Casey; Dean-McKinney, Melissa; Novicoff, Wendy; Knaus, William A; Harvey, Jennifer; Cohn, Wendy F

Periodical (Full): Journal of the American College of Radiology

Issue: 1

Volume: 14

Pages: 34-44

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Gender, Health

Countries: United States