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Experiencing genetic counselling for hereditary cancers: the client's perspective.

European journal of cancer care - 1 Mar 2011

Mendes A F, Santos T A, Sousa L

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As genetic health care expands and genetic testing becomes more widely available, it becomes relevant to understand how individuals involved in genetic counselling are integrating this new information in health management and into their lives. This article examines the client's experiences of genetic counselling for hereditary cancers, which definitely play a major role in the assessment of their needs and also...

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PMID: 20597958
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2010.01201.x

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