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Table 1 Topics discussed during GMC according to patients and to health care professionals

From: Group medical visits in the follow-up of women with a BRCA mutation: design of a randomized controlled trial

Topics

Care professionals

(%) (n = 2)

Patients

(%) (n = 7)

The risk of breast cancer

100

42.9

Self-examination of the breasts

100

100

Results from MRI and mammography

100

28.6

Control frequency in the hospital

100

71.4

Prophylactic mastectomy

100

57.1

Factors influencing the choice between prophylactic mastectomy or surveillance

100

57.1

Breast reconstruction

0

28.6

Breast enlargement

0

0

Controls of ovaries

0

0

Surgical removal of the ovaries

100

57.1

Use of birth control pills

0

0

Pregnancy

100

71.4

Breast feeding

100

71.4

Osteoporosis

0

14.3

Hot flashes

50

28.6

Situation of family members

100

100

Reaction of partner/family/friends on the diagnosis

0

28.6

Sad feelings

100

71.4

Feelings of fear

100

85.7

Contact with social work

0

14.3

Other topics

50

28.6