Tuesday 7 February 2012

Anxiety after an abnormal screening mammography is a serious problem

Anxiety after an abnormal screening mammography is a serious problem. The Breast, Vol. 21(1), Feb. 2012, p. 83-88.

Keyzer-Dekker, C.M.G., et al.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960977611003213

The aim of this study was to analyze the possible negative psychological consequences of a false positive screening mammogram (FPSM). We compared anxiety evoked by first (FSM) versus repeat screening mammogram (RSM). Questionnaires were completed prior to the diagnosis and during follow up.