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Parent opinions regarding the genetic testing of minors for BRCA1/2.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 20 Jul 2010
Bradbury Angela R, Patrick-Miller Linda, Egleston Brian, Sands Colleen Burke, Li Tianyu, Schmidheiser Helen, Feigon Maia, Ibe Comfort N, Hlubocky Fay J, Hope Kisha, Jackson Sarah, Corbman Melanie, Olopade Olufunmilayo I, Daly Mary, Daugherty Christopher K
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Although not currently recommended, genetic testing of minors for adult hereditary cancer syndromes, along with risks and benefits, is still being debated. Thus, we evaluated parent opinions regarding BRCA1/2 testing of minors, in general, and hypothetically, for parents' own minor child. METHODS: Semistructured interviews were conducted to assess parent opinions regarding BRCA1/2 testing in minors,...
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