Women tend to misperceive their risks for cancer.

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Studies have shown that women tend to misperceive their risks for cancer, both overestimating and underestimating their actual personal risks. This can lead to behaviors that either increase their risks (such as excessive alcohol consumption or not getting regular screenings) or decrease their risks (such as avoiding certain healthy behaviors due to fear or anxiety). It is important for healthcare providers to communicate accurate and individualized cancer risk assessments to women and provide education on ways to reduce their risks.

Women Tend to Misperceive Their Risks for Cancer