Perceptions of breast cancer across the lifespan

Elizabeth A Grunfeld; Myra S Hunter; Amanda J Ramirez; Michael A Richards

Perceptions of breast cancer across the lifespan

Elizabeth A Grunfeld
, Myra S Hunter
, Amanda J Ramirez
, Michael A Richards

Psychology

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Abstract

The risk of developing breast cancer increases with advancing age. There is evidence to suggest that delayed help-seeking for breast cancer symptoms is associated with poorer survival and that older women are more likely to delay in seeking help for such symptoms. This study examined age differences in beliefs regarding breast cancer and intentions to seek medical care for breast symptoms in a general population sample.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	141-6
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume	54
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2003

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Perceptions of breast cancer across the lifespan

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