2015
DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs14-p1-17-05
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Abstract P1-17-05: Formative evaluation of interventions addressing culturally relevant needs of young breast cancer survivors

Abstract: Background. Young women diagnosed with breast cancer face challenges impacting their quality of life, psychosocial functioning, and reproductive health outcomes. Ashkenazi Jewish women experience a disproportionately high prevalence of genetic mutations in the BRCA1/2 genes linked to a higher incidence of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and have unique needs based on genetic risk and cultural factors. Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization with an expertise in supporting Jewish young breast c… Show more

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