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The Mind and Breast Cancer Risk

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Reducing Breast Cancer Risk in Women

Part of the book series: Developments in Oncology ((DION,volume 75))

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The notion that psychosocial factors may influence cancer development has enjoyed popularity for centuries but evidence to support mast of these claims has been lacking. Recently, however, psychosocial oncologists have begun careful research designed to explore the role of psychological factors in cancer risk. This research has explored hypotheses ranging from the traditional view that cancer may be caused by experiences of depression or life stress to more sophisticated hypotheses on the role that psychological factors might play in immune function.

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  1. Beth Leedham
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  1. Oncology Department, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK

    Basil A. Stoll (Honorary Consulting Physician, Consultant) (Honorary Consulting Physician, Consultant)

  2. Joint Breast Clinic, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK

    Basil A. Stoll (Honorary Consulting Physician, Consultant) (Honorary Consulting Physician, Consultant)

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Leedham, B., Meyerowitz, B.E. (1995). The Mind and Breast Cancer Risk. In: Stoll, B.A. (eds) Reducing Breast Cancer Risk in Women. Developments in Oncology, vol 75. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0489-0_25

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