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Referrals of patients to colorectal cancer genetics services in south-east Scotland.

Familial cancer - 1 Jan 2005

Holloway Susan, Porteous Mary, Cetnarskyj Roseanne, Rush Robert, Appleton Sally, Gorman Dermot, Campbell Harry

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The discovery that genetic factors are involved in the aetiology of colorectal cancer, has prompted many relatives of affected individuals to seek genetic counselling and screening. This paper describes the demand for genetic services by families with colorectal cancer in south-east Scotland, their expectations and views of the service offered. The annual referral rate over the 21-month study period, for patients...

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PMID: 15951967
DOI: 10.1007/s10689-004-4488-y

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