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The trajectory of psychological impact in BRCA1/2 genetic testing: does time heal?
Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine - 1 Oct 2008
Beran Tammy M, Stanton Annette L, Kwan Lorna, Seldon Joyce, Bower Julienne E, Vodermaier Andrea, Ganz Patricia A
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BACKGROUND: Most research on adjustment of women undergoing genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility has not followed women for more than 6 months after result receipt and has not evaluated curvilinear patterns in general and cancer-specific adjustment. PURPOSE: This study's primary goal was to examine the trajectory of psychological status in women at risk for breast and ovarian cancer prior to...
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