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Putting it all behind: long-term psychological impact of an inconclusive DNA test result for breast cancer.

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

van Dijk Sandra, Otten Wilma, Tollenaar Rob A E M, van Asperen Christi J, Tibben Aad

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PURPOSE: An inconclusive DNA-result for breast cancer may leave women with uncertainty that cannot be relieved. We assessed the influence of beliefs women held about their inconclusive DNA-result on psychological well-being and whether women had been able to put the period of DNA testing behind them. METHODS: In total, 215 women completed a baseline and a follow-up questionnaire 2.5 till 7 years after DNA test...

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PMID: 18813137
DOI: 10.1097/GIM.0b013e318185213e

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