Women's acceptance of MRI in breast cancer surveillance because of a familial or genetic predisposition

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breasts is a promising screening modality for early detection in women at increased breast cancer risk. We investigated the subjective experiences with MRI and the preferences for MRI, mammography or clinical breast examination in 178 high-risk women adhering...

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Published in:Breast (Edinburgh) 2006-10, Vol.15 (5), p.673-676
Main Authors: Essink-Bot, M.L., Rijnsburger, A.J., van Dooren, S., de Koning, H.J., Seynaeve, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Breast cancer surveillance
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Discomfort
Early Diagnosis
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Health Care Surveys
High risk
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - psychology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - utilization
Mammography - utilization
Middle Aged
MRI
Netherlands
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - psychology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - statistics & numerical data
Population Surveillance
Prospective Studies
Subjective burden
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breasts is a promising screening modality for early detection in women at increased breast cancer risk. We investigated the subjective experiences with MRI and the preferences for MRI, mammography or clinical breast examination in 178 high-risk women adhering to a breast cancer surveillance programme. MRI was reported to cause limited discomfort. About 44% preferred MRI as a screening test (mammography: 14%). MRI provided the most reassurance of breast cancer being absent in case of a favourable test result. MRI seems to be acceptable as a screening test for women at increased breast cancer risk and is preferred by them over mammography.
ISSN:0960-9776
1532-3080
DOI:10.1016/j.breast.2006.02.001