OBJECTIVE: The aim of this pilot/feasibility study was to describe the experience of women presenting with a suspicious mammogram who are waiting for a breast biopsy and to identify those at risk for distress. METHODS: Participants (n=25) were interviewed at two time points: immediately after being put on the waiting list (T1) and again immediately before their biopsy approximately 6 weeks later (T2). Self-report measures of distress and coping were used. Perceived personal risk of a positive biopsy finding and information needs were assessed through open-ended questions. RESULTS: Distress levels were high in this sample. Using cognitive-avoidant coping strategies, being employed, history of previous biopsies, and having a family history of breast cancer were associated with greater distress. Perceived personal risk of a positive biopsy finding was overestimated in one half of the cases and was correlated with greater distress. CONCLUSION: Waiting period between suspicious mammogram and breast biopsy may be a time of high distress for many women.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this pilot/feasibility study was to describe the experience of women presenting with a suspicious mammogram who are waiting for a breast biopsy and to identify those at risk for distress. METHODS:Participants (n=25) were interviewed at two time points: immediately after being put on the waiting list (T1) and again immediately before their biopsy approximately 6 weeks later (T2). Self-report measures of distress and coping were used. Perceived personal risk of a positive biopsy finding and information needs were assessed through open-ended questions. RESULTS: Distress levels were high in this sample. Using cognitive-avoidant coping strategies, being employed, history of previous biopsies, and having a family history of breast cancer were associated with greater distress. Perceived personal risk of a positive biopsy finding was overestimated in one half of the cases and was correlated with greater distress. CONCLUSION: Waiting period between suspicious mammogram and breast biopsy may be a time of high distress for many women.
Authors: Mara A Schonberg; Rebecca A Silliman; Long H Ngo; Robyn L Birdwell; Valerie Fein-Zachary; Jessica Donato; Edward R Marcantonio Journal: J Gen Intern Med Date: 2014-08-20 Impact factor: 5.128
Authors: Sarah J Miller; Stephanie J Sohl; Julie B Schnur; Laurie Margolies; Jaclyn Bolno; Janet Szabo; George Hermann; Guy H Montgomery Journal: Int J Behav Med Date: 2014-02
Authors: Eniola T Obadina; Lori L Dubenske; Helene E McDowell; Amy K Atwood; Deborah K Mayer; Ryan W Woods; David H Gustafson; Elizabeth S Burnside Journal: Breast Date: 2014-09-03 Impact factor: 4.380