Medicine and Health

Psychological impact of risk-stratified screening as part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme: multi-site non-randomised comparison of BC-Predict versus usual screening (NCT04359420)

D. P. French, L. Mcwilliams, et al.

This study, conducted by David P. French and colleagues, explores the psychological effects of risk-stratified breast cancer screening using BC-Predict compared to standard NHSBSP. Despite concerns, results indicate that women experienced low anxiety levels and cancer worry, debunking fears about the psychological impact of informed risk assessment.

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Abstract

This study assessed the psychological impact of risk-stratified breast cancer screening using BC-Predict compared to standard NHSBSP. 5901 women were invited, with a subset of 662 completing questionnaires at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Results showed low anxiety and cancer worry scores, with no significant differences between groups. Women informed of higher risk reported increased risk perception and worry, but not to clinical levels. Concerns about increased anxiety or worry from risk-stratified screening are unfounded.

Publisher

British Journal of Cancer

Published On

Feb 11, 2023

Authors

David P. French, Lorna McWilliams, Sarah Bowers, Victoria G. Woof, Fiona Harrison, Helen Ruane, Alice Hendy, D. Gareth Evans

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