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Benefit finding in response to BRCA1/2 testing.

Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine - 1 Feb 2008

Low Carissa A, Bower Julienne E, Kwan Lorna, Seldon Joyce

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BACKGROUND: Undergoing genetic testing for BRCA1/2 mutations may be accompanied by elevated worry and distress, but the potential for the experience to catalyze positive psychological and life changes has not been studied. PURPOSE: This study was designed to examine the relationship between mutation carrier status, personal cancer history, and the potential positive impact of genetic testing (i.e., benefit...

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PMID: 18347905
DOI: 10.1007/s12160-007-9004-9

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