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BRCA1/2 mutation carriers: living with susceptibility.

Community genetics - 1 Jan 2003

Hagoel Lea, Neter Efrat, Dishon Sara, Barnett Ofra, Rennert Gad

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OBJECTIVES: To examine whether being a BRCA1/2 mutation carrier affects a wide array of aspects of life, and if so, how. METHODS: Participants were grouped according to their carrier status (carrier and noncarrier status), health status (affected or unaffected by cancer), and their enrollment at the counseling service (probands and other family members). One hundred and sixty-five women completed a...

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PMID: 15331870
DOI: 10.1159/000079386

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