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Family members' perceptions of genetic testing for malignant melanoma--a prospective interview study.
European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society - 1 Apr 2009
Bergenmar Mia, Hansson Johan, Brandberg Yvonne
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PURPOSE: The aim was to prospectively explore experiences related to genetic testing for malignant melanoma among unaffected previously untested members of melanoma-prone families in which germline CDKN2A mutations had been identified. METHOD: Consecutive members of families with CDKN2A mutation attending a pigmented lesion clinic (n=11) were interviewed and completed questionnaires at four occasions: before...
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