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Randomized controlled trial of a psychosocial telephone counseling intervention in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Mar 2010
Graves Kristi D, Wenzel Lari, Schwartz Marc D, Luta George, Wileyto Paul, Narod Steven, Peshkin Beth N, Marcus Alfred, Cella David, Emsbo Susan Powell, Barnes Denise, Halbert Chanita Hughes
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BACKGROUND: Responses following BRCA1/2 genetic testing are relevant for the comprehension of risk status and may play a role in risk management decision making. The objective of this study was to evaluate a psychosocial telephone counseling (PTC) intervention delivered to BRCA1/2 mutation carriers following standard genetic counseling (SGC). We examined the effect of the intervention on distress and the concerns...
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