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An evaluation of needs of female BRCA1and BRCA2 carriers undergoing genetic counselling
1 Nov 2000
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BACKGROUND: The discovery of the breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 has improved our ability to counsel women at increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. The objective of our study was to identify the needs of women who have undergone genetic counselling and testing for BRCA1/2 and to determine the impact of receiving a positive BRCA1/2 result. This is the first study to...
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