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## Abstract Since 2000 the MRISC study evaluates the psychological consequences of regular breast cancer surveillance for women at increased risk for hereditary breast cancer. Coping style may influence these psychological consequences. In a cohort of 357 women at increased risk for hereditary breast cancer, the impact of coping styles on the course, divided into level and trend of psychological distress (general and breast cancer specific) was examined, around two consecutive surveillance appointments. With structural equation modelling we found passive coping to be associated with higher levels of both general and breast cancer specific distress. Seeking social support, expression of emotions and thinking comforting thoughts were associated with lower levels of psychological distress. Coping style was not associated with the trend of psychological distress around the two surveillance appointments. It is recommendable to take coping styles into account when counselling these high‐risk women. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Author

K. Pieterse; S. van Dooren; C. Seynaeve; C.C.M. Bartels; A.J. Rijnsburger; H.J. de Koning; J.G.M. Klijn; T. van Elderen; A. Tibben; H.J. Duivenvoorden

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (John Wiley & Sons); John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Wiley; FASEB (ISSN 1057-9249)

Published

2007

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)