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Survey finds perceived risk of recurrence low in African-American breast cancer survivors

A unique survey of African-American breast cancer survivors at heightened risk for hereditary breast cancer has found the majority do not believe they have an increased chance of developing the cancer again. A study in this month's Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, suggests it is important to ensure that African-American women understand their risk of developing cancer, and genetic counseling to address cultural beliefs and values may be one way of doing so.

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