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The reasons provided for individuals' risk perceptions could be classified in terms of attributes of the common sense model and included the: (1) <jats:italic>causes<\/jats:italic> of cancer (e.g. family history, mutation status); (2) <jats:italic>control or cure<\/jats:italic> of cancer through health behaviors and\/or surgery; and (3) perceived <jats:italic>timeline<\/jats:italic> for developing cancer (e.g. time left in life to develop cancer). We conclude that key to developing interventions to improve understanding of cancer risk and promoting effective cancer control mechanisms is an understanding of the specific reasons underlying individuals' perceptions of cancer risk. 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