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The counsellees' view of an unclassified variant in BRCA1/2: recall, interpretation, and impact on life.

Psycho-oncology - 1 Aug 2008

Vos Joël, Otten Wilma, van Asperen Christi, Jansen Anna, Menko Fred, Tibben Aad

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OBJECTIVE: Unclassified variants (UVs, variants of uncertain clinical significance) are found in 13% of all BRCA1/2 mutation analyses. Little is known about the counsellees' recall and interpretation of a UV, and its psychosocial/medical impact. METHOD: Retrospective semi-structured interviews with open questions and five-point Likert scales were carried out in 24 counsellees who received a UV result 3 years...

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PMID: 18157792
DOI: 10.1002/pon.1311

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