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Cancer genetic predisposition: information needs of patients irrespective of risk level.

Familial cancer - 1 Jan 2009

Metcalfe Alison, Werrett Julie, Burgess Lucy, Chapman Cyril, Clifford Collette

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Increased insight into the information needs of people about cancer genetic predisposition could allow materials to be developed to improve decision-making for those at high risk, whilst those at lower risk could have their anxiety reduced without the need for referral to genetics services. This study aimed to identify information needs of patients concerned about a genetic predisposition to cancer, and explore...

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PMID: 19517270
DOI: 10.1007/s10689-009-9256-6

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