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Psychosocial issues in cancer genetics--current status and future directions.

Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) - 1 Jan 2003

Bleiker Eveline M A, Hahn Daniela E E, Aaronson Neil K

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Diagnostic tests are now available that allow genetic testing for several types of cancer. The aim of genetic counseling and testing for cancer is to educate individuals about cancer risk and cancer prevention, which it is hoped will lead to a reduction in morbidity and mortality. However, at thi...

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PMID: 12899498
DOI: 10.1080/02841860310004391

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