Table 2

Breast cancer risk reduction options*

OptionsAU
*Women were asked what they would be willing to do to reduce their risk for breast cancer (A = affected, U = unaffected).
Breast self-exam monthly100%  (25/25) 96%  (22/23)
Clinical breast exam more frequently96% (22/23)100% (25/25)
Mammogram annually, beginning in their 30s96% (24/25) 95% (21/22)
Self-pay for office visits or mammogram73% (19/26) 74% (17/23)
Use of hormonal medication86% (18/21) 78% (14/18)
Prophylactic mastectomy48% (13/27) 39% (9/23)