Most Women Misestimate Their Breast Cancer Risk

Major Finding: Overall, 44.7% of women underestimated their risk and 45.9% overestimated their risk, while just 9.4% gave an accurate estimate.

Data Source: A survey of 9,873 women undergoing breast cancer screening at Long Island mammography centers.

Disclosures: Dr. Herman disclosed no relevant conflicts of interest. Dr. O’Day disclosed no relevant conflicts of interest.