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No evidence of false reassurance among women with an inconclusive BRCA1/2 genetic test result.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Dec 2005
Dorval Michel, Gauthier Geneviève, Maunsell Elizabeth, Dugas Michel J, Rouleau Isabelle, Chiquette Jocelyne, Plante Marie, Laframboise Rachel, Gaudet Michel, Bridge Peter J, Simard Jacques
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Little is known about how women who receive an inconclusive result from BRCA1/2 testing interpret their result. Clinical observations suggest that some of them may be falsely reassured and, consequently, may not adhere to recommended surveillance. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether women with inconclusive BRCA1/2 test results are falsely reassured. METHODS: Participants were adult women...
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