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Comparison of individuals opting for BRCA1/2 or HNPCC genetic susceptibility testing with regard to coping, illness perceptions, illness experiences, family system characteristics and hereditary cancer distress.
Patient education and counseling - 1 Jan 2007
van Oostrom Iris, Meijers-Heijboer Hanne, Duivenvoorden Hugo J, Bröcker-Vriends Annette H J T, van Asperen Christi J, Sijmons Rolf H, Seynaeve Caroline, Van Gool Arthur R, Klijn Jan G M, Tibben Aad
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OBJECTIVE: To study differences between individuals opting for genetic cancer susceptibility testing of a known familial BRCA1/2 and HNPCC related germline mutation. METHODS: Coping, illness perceptions, experiences with cancer in relatives and family system characteristics were assessed in 271 applicants for genetic testing before test result disclosure. Hereditary cancer distress, worry and cancer risk...
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