Study reveals why women dismiss their breast cancer risk numbers

NCT ID NCT06975085

First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at why some women disagree with their personalized breast cancer risk estimate. Researchers gave 781 Black or African American women aged 39-74 their Gail Model risk score and asked if they agreed. The goal was to understand this rejection and how it affects their plans for mammograms and seeking more information.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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