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The beliefs, and reported and intended behaviors of unaffected men in response to their family history of prostate cancer.

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Jun 2008

Cowan Ruth, Meiser Bettina, Giles Graham G, Lindeman Geoffrey J, Gaff Clara L

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PURPOSE: Genetic testing for hereditary cancer facilitates medical management and improves health outcomes. Genetic testing is not currently available for prostate cancer, but trials are underway to investigate if antiandrogens and selenium have a preventive role for at-risk individuals. To inform future genetic counseling, we sought to understand the pre-existing beliefs and behaviors of men with a family...

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PMID: 18496220
DOI: 10.1097/gim.0b013e31817701c1

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