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Evaluation of the needs of spouses of female carriers of mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Clinical genetics - 1 Dec 2002
Metcalfe K A, Liede A, Trinkaus M, Hanna D, Narod S A
Abstract excerpt
The process of genetic testing involves the entire family, including spouses. The objective of this study was to measure the specific needs and to describe the experiences of spouses of women who received genetic counseling for a positive BRCA1/2 result. We surveyed 59 spouses of female mutation carriers. The mean length of relationships was 26 years (range: 2.5-50 years). All were supportive of their spouses'...
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