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Stigmatization and male identity: Norwegian males' experience after identification as BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.

Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Aug 2010

Strømsvik Nina, Råheim Målfrid, Oyen Nina, Engebretsen Lars Fredrik, Gjengedal Eva

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In families with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, there is limited knowledge about the reactions of BRCA1/2 mutation positive males. In the present qualitative study, fifteen BRCA1/2 mutation positive men in Norway participated in two successive, in-depth interviews. Seven female partners participated in the second interview. The men reported strong emotional reactions to their positive test results, and...

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PMID: 20306122
DOI: 10.1007/s10897-010-9293-1

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