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Testing participation in BRCA1/2-positive families: initiator role of index cases.

Genetic testing - 1 Jan 2003

Blandy Cécile, Chabal Françoise, Stoppa-Lyonnet Dominique, Julian-Reynier Claire

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The objectives of this study were to: (1) describe diffusion of information by affected women in whom a mutation has been identified (index cases) to their families and testing participation among high-risk relatives; (2) assess information recall and understanding by index cases and their satisf...

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PMID: 14658447
DOI: 10.1089/109065703322537241

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