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Factors affecting genetic testing and decisions about prophylactic surgery.

Clinical journal of oncology nursing - 1 Jan 2000

Mahon S M

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Both of the articles reviewed here as well as the references, suggest that very little is actually known about the impact of many aspects of genetic testing. How decision are made about genetic testing in people who do not have cancer, how the results of testing are used used to guide care, and ultimately how people adjust to prophylactic surgery, which is the most effective form of prevention currently available...

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