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Long-term outcomes of genetic counseling in women at increased risk of developing hereditary breast cancer.
Patient education and counseling - 1 Sept 2001
Meiser B, Butow P N, Barratt A L, Schnieden V, Gattas M, Kirk J, Gaff C, Suthers G, Tucker K
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This multicenter study evaluated the impact of genetic counseling in 218 women at risk of developing hereditary breast cancer. Women were assessed prior to counseling and 12-month post-counseling using self-administered, mailed questionnaires. Compared to baseline, breast cancer genetics knowledge was increased significantly at follow-up, and greater increases in knowledge were associated with educational level....
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