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The BRCA Self-Concept Scale: a new instrument to measure self-concept in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.

Psycho-oncology - 1 Nov 2009

Esplen Mary Jane, Stuckless Noreen, Hunter Jonathan, Liede Alexander, Metcalfe Kelly, Glendon Gordon, Narod Steven, Butler Kate, Scott Jenna, Irwin Ellen

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UNLABELLED: Genetic testing for BRCA1/2 has psychosocial impacts including those related to views of personal health, sense of self and identity and body image. The centrality of a person's self-concept in maintaining physical and psychosocial well-being has been well recognized; however, to date research exploring altered self-concept related to carrier knowledge is limited. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study...

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PMID: 19180529
DOI: 10.1002/pon.1498

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