Abstract:Background: Approximately 12% of women living in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes. Although breast cancer survival rates are improving, there remain significant impacts upon women's length and quality of life. This includes women already diagnosed with the disease, as well as those who are at increased risk owing to hereditary breast cancer-causing mutations (e.g., BRCA1/2 genes). While all women face formidable challenges posed by the threat of living with or being… Show more
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