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The impact of genetic counselling on risk perception and mental health in women with a family history of breast cancer

29 Jan 1999

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The present study investigated: (1) perception of genetic risk and, (2) the psychological effects of genetic counselling in women with a family history of breast cancer. Using a prospective design, with assessment pre- and post-genetic counselling at clinics and by postal follow-up at 1, 6 and 12 months, attenders at four South London genetic clinics were assessed. Participants included 282 women with a family...

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PMID: 10070883
DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6690139

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