How do women experience a change in their clinically-derived breast cancer risk estimates: views from a UK family history risk and prevention clinic

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• Women express diverse feelings about their adjusted breast cancer risk estimates, highlighting psychological impacts.
• Many participants reported confusion regarding their family history's relation to breast cancer risk.
• Clinical insights were gathered from a family history risk and prevention clinic, emphasizing the importance of patient communication.
• Findings indicate a need for tailored educational resources to enhance understanding of risk assessments.