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Psychosocial predictors of BRCA counseling and testing decisions among urban African-American women.

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

Thompson Hayley S, Valdimarsdottir Heiddis B, Duteau-Buck Chantal, Guevarra Josephine, Bovbjerg Dana H, Richmond-Avellaneda Cassandra, Amarel David, Godfrey Diana, Brown Karen, Offit Kenneth

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Genetic counseling and testing for mutations in XXX (BRCA)1/2 genes that increase breast cancer susceptibility potentially offer a number of benefits (e.g., more informed decision making regarding breast cancer prevention options) but also raise potential problems (e.g., issues of discrimination). However, the literature suggests that African-American women underuse genetics-related services. Therefore, the...

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