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Motivations and psychosocial impact of genetic testing for HNPCC

1 Jan 2001

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A type of hereditary colorectal cancer (CRC) known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is associated with MLHI and MSH2 gene mutations. This study consists of a pilot, cross-sectional study of 50 individuals who were engaged in the genetic testing process for HNPCC. The study investigated the motivations and attitudes around genetic testing and current psychosocial functioning through the use of...

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PMID: 11562928
DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1493

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