Cancer patients who experienced diagnostic genetic testing for cancer susceptibility: reactions and behavior after the disclosure of a positive test result.

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Cancer patients who experienced diagnostic genetic testing for cancer susceptibility: reactions and behavior after the disclosure of a positive test result.

Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jan 2002

Bonadona Valérie, Saltel Pierre, Desseigne Françoise, Mignotte Hervé, Saurin Jean-Christophe, Wang Qing, Sinilnikova Olga, Giraud Sophie, Freyer Gilles, Plauchu Henri, Puisieux Alain, Lasset Christine

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The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the consequences of the disclosure of a positive genetic test result to patients affected with cancer. Personal repercussions and patients' behavior with the transmission of their results to relatives were considered. We conducted semistructured interviews with 23 cancer patients identified as carriers of a cancer-predisposing mutation for hereditary breast...

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