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Psychosocial issues in genetic testing for familial adenomatous polyposis: a review of the literature

24 Jul 2008

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OBJECTIVES: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is characterized by the development of multiple adenomas in the colon that can lead to colorectal cancer. Being a carrier for FAP is hypothesized to have a negative impact on psychosocial well-being. This paper reviews the current literature on the psychosocial aspects of FAP. METHODS: Four literature databases were used to identify all papers published between...

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PMID: 18613296
DOI: 10.1002/pon.1357

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