An exploratory qualitative study of women's perceptions of risk management options for familial ovarian cancer: implications for informed decision making

摘要: OBJECTIVE: Women who are at increased risk of familial ovarian cancer face complex decisions about strategies for managing their due to a lack evidence regarding the benefits screening (OCS) and prophylactic surgery. At present, there is limited understanding women's attitudes towards these options. METHOD: In-depth interviews were conducted explore perceptions oophorectomy (PO) in 10 women newly identified as being cancer. RESULTS: The study findings highlight gaps knowledge management options. Although most derived considerable reassurance from screening, many not aware limitations process or likelihood receiving false positive results. Areas which could be improved include practicalities surgery, risks HRT given postsurgically, surgery removing risk, absence concrete information on base surgical decisions. In particular, previously may need additional psychological support preparation. CONCLUSIONS: The present raises serious questions extent making informed strategies. Suggestions made improving provided large-scale prospective research.