full free access: Women's Constructions of the 'Right Time' to Consider Decisions about Risk-Reducing Mastectomy and Risk-Reducing Oophorectomy (B.C.)

Methods (abstract): 

In-depth interviews were conducted with 22 BRCA1/2 carrier women and analyzed using qualitative, constant comparative methods. 

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A women-centred approach addresses issues beyond traditional
medical interventions, placing health in its broad social context, and also addresses barriers to access and respects women’s diversity [55]. Although risk-reducing surgery decisions are women’s decisions, women should not be saddled with the burden of tackling barriers to accessing health care services.
Health care professionals, health care organizations, and government must work hard to resolve these challenges.